Product Description

A Practical Approach to Family Law provides a full picture of the law and practice relating to family proceedings in all courts, and its breadth of coverage and accessible style has made it an essential resource for students and practitioners alike. The eighth edition has been completely updated to take full account of new statutory provisions, including the Civil Partnership Act 2004, the Adoption and Children Act 2002, the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 and the Gender Recognition Act 2004, as well as case law, Statutory Instruments, and Practice Directions. With new advice on library, information, and professional development resources, A Practical Approach to Family Law provides real assistance in dealing with this dynamic area of law.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #231260 in Books
• Published on: 2007-07-26
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 700 pages

About the Author
Jill Black is a High Court Judge of the Family Division. She was previously a Lecturer at Leeds Metropolitan University. Jane Bridge is a barrister and co-author of Blackstone's Guide to the Family Law Act 1996. Tina Bond, solicitor, is a Senior Lecturer in family law at the University of Northumbria. She is co-author of Blackstone's Guide to the Family Law Act 1996. She recently became a member of the Law Society's Family Law Panel.

Customer Reviews

The ultimate must have for students and lawyers.
Truly excellent! It is very detailed, concise and easy to read whish makes it the ultimate must have for students as well as lawyers. It contains upto date information in a clear and coherent manner which makes it easy to follow. It has case-law (althouh not very extensively) and certain scenarios one may come across and how they are solved. This is one of the most used books by university lecturers who base their lectufrres and seminars on this book. I know that my lecturer based her lectures on this book, but did not place it on the recommended reading list as she wanted to keep it discreet (otherwise what would be the point of going to her lectures!).
Howevefr as it is a bit thin on caes law, it should be used in conjunction with a case book.

Very informative!
I bought this to help with my divorce. After wasting thousands of pounds on a solicitor who told me nothing, I thought I'd learn it myself. I already bought some books on Divorce and they were extremely vague.
This book is very thorough and explains this somewhat complex subject in plain english, and told me where I stood legally in my own situation within half an hour. I subsequently sorted out the divorce amicably and fairly, without spending any more on solicitors.

The ultimate must have for students and lawyers.
Truly excellent! It is very detailed, concise and easy to read whish makes it the ultimate must have for students as well as lawyers. It contains upto date information in a clear and coherent manner which makes it easy to follow. It has case-law (althouh not very extensively) and certain scenarios one may come across and how they are solved. This is one of the most used books by university lecturers who base their lectufrres and seminars on this book. I know that my lecturer based her lectures on this book, but did not place it on the recommended reading list as she wanted to keep it discreet (otherwise what would be the point of going to her lectures!).
Howevefr as it is a bit thin on caes law, it should be used in conjunction with a case book.