Family law /

Burton, Frances 1941-

Family law / Frances Burton. - Second edition. - xxxix, 526 pages ; 26 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction : what is contemporary family law? -- Marriage -- Nullity -- Divorce : the theoretical background -- Divorce : the contemporary process -- Divorce : non-court dispute resolution -- Financial provision on divorce or dissolution -- Civil partnership -- Cohabitation -- Financial support without decree -- Domestic violence and forced marriage -- The Children Act 1989 -- Parentage, parental responsibility and human assisted reproduction -- Children's rights, autonomy and medical treatment -- The child's welfare -- Section 8 and the CAO -- Making contact orders work -- International child abduction and relocation -- Child protection : wardship, the inherent jurisdiction and the CA 1989 -- Care, supervision and protection orders -- Financial provision for children -- Adoption.

9780415733588 (hbk) 9780415733571 (pbk) 041573357X (pbk)

2014035404


Domestic relations--England.
Children--Legal status, laws, etc.--England.

KD750 / .B87 2015

346.4201/5