Product Description

Providing a clear, comprehensive and engaging account of this rapidly developing subject. In addition to dealing with the intricacies of statute and case law, it deals with the wider social and policy issues, current family law debates and proposals for reform. Includes up-to-date coverage of the latest major developments.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #207946 in Books
• Published on: 2008-06-06
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 560 pages

Review
'It is a pleasure to read and presents the material in an appealing and interesting way…a very useful book for any student wanting a good grasp of family law.' - Times Higher Education Textbook Guide

About the Author
KATE STANDLEY teaches Family Law and Child Law at the University of Essex, UK.

Customer Reviews

A treasure!
This book's value more than exceeds the price tag. A good, clear explaination is provided on all main areas of family law; from establishing parenthood to distribution of a deceased property where there is no will. This book is not in depth but provides an excellent understanding for further research. Although the book is very short it is very concise AND easy to read. It would be impossible to write a shorter account of the way English courts apply principles of family law. It is made yet easier to read by the inclusion of relevant parts of statute law so the reader need not have to have two books open to grasp the concept under discussion. If you buy one book on family law, student or general reader this is the one you should get. (It is worth note that the author is an expert on Child Law and has written several other books which are equally thorough, accessible, accurate, and well researched).