Product Description

This volume provides a clear and comprehensive account of a rapidly developing subject. Besides detailed coverage of statute and case law, contemporary trends and proposals for reform are included. Written in a clear and straightforward style, the book provides a solid grounding in the subject. The third edition has been completely updated to take into account the Human Rights Act 1998, the new rules on ancillary relief for divorce and the new case law on the domestic violence legislation. It includes the details of the proposals for the new child support system, and House of Lords decisions in the area of child law. Containing a wealth of detail, and fully up to date with the case law, this edition also details useful websites for further research at the end of every chapter.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1946751 in Books
• Published on: 2001-05-10
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 464 pages

About the Author
KATE STANDLEY is a Lecturer in Law at the University of Essex, where she teaches Family Law.

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).