Product Description

Family Law provides a comprehensive account of one of the most dynamic and contentious subjects in law today. The book takes a contextual approach, exploring the subject not just in terms of the law itself, but also in terms of the complex social, philosophical and political forces that surround family life and bear a direct influence upon it. The author prompts students to question and critically evaluate the concepts and issues discussed for a deeper understanding.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #57830 in Books
• Published on: 2009-05-28
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 920 pages

Sarah Bainbridge, Law Student
"The tone is approachable, reader-friendly and empathises with the student. It really is a helping hand."

From the Back Cover

This fourth edition of Jonathan Herring’s best-selling Family Law provides a comprehensive account of one of the most dynamic, exciting and contentious subjects in law today. The book takes a contextual approach, exploring the subject not just in terms of the law itself, but also in terms of the complex social, philosophical and political forces that surround family life and bear a direct influence upon it. With an engaging, lucid style, the author presents the core aspects of the law, and also prompts you to question and critically evaluate the concepts and issues discussed, helping you to gain a much deeper understanding. Fully updated, the book covers the new Child Maintenance & Enforcement Commission, and examines the latest relevant case law and key statutory developments.

The book continues to build on its reputation as an innovative text and this fourth edition includes the following features.

• Chapter openings present topical issues to show how the law applies in the real world
• Debate sections in each chapter look at a particularly controversial areas and highlight the main arguments on either side
• Key cases are highlighted in the text to encourage you to reflect upon them
• Each chapter includes a summary of the main points covered and the key legislative provisions, providing you with a useful revision aid

Jonathan Herring is a Fellow in Law at Exeter College, Oxford.