A Practical Approach to Family Law

A Practical Approach to Family Law provides a clear picture of the law and practice relating to family proceedings in family proceedings courts, county courts, and the High Court. Its breadth of coverage and accessible style has made it an essential resource for students and practitioners alike. The ninth edition has been completely updated to take full account of recent developments, including the many significant changes brought about by the Family Procedure Rules 2010. The book also covers The Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007; changes to the Children Act, including enforcement of orders and risk assessment; new Practice Directions on domestic violence, media in court and McKenzie friends guidance; changes to ancillary relief since Miller and McFarlane; new material on pre-nuptial agreements; the replacement of the Child Support Agency; and changes to Legal Aid. Very much a practical guide, the book makes extensive use of examples and key documents to assist the busy practitioner and student. With additional 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. The A Practical Approach series is the perfect partner for practice work. Each title focuses on one field of the law and provides a comprehensive overview of the subject together with clear, practical advice and tips on issues likely to arise in practice. The books are also an excellent resource for those new to the law, where the expert overview and clear layout promotes clarity and ease of understanding.

1 - Family Law Practice - Setting The Scene, The First Interview And Next Steps
2 - Public Funding For Family Proceedings
3 - Family Mediation And Collaborative Law
4 - The Ground For Divorce And The Five Facts
5 - Bar On Presentation Of Divorce Petitions Within One Year Of Marriage
6 - Jurisdiction In Divorce, Nullity, Judicial Separation And Proceedings To Dissolve A Civil Partnership
7 - Drafting A Divorce Petition
8 - Undefended Divorce: Procedure For Obtaining The Decree
9 - Amended, Supplemental And New Petitions
10 - Defended Divorces
11 - Protection Of Respondents In Separation Cases: Sections 5 And 10, Matrimonial Causes Act 1973
12 - Judicial Separation
13 - Cohabitants
14 - Civil Partnership Act 2004
15 - Nullity
16 - Gender Recognition Act 2004
17 - The Children Act 1989: General Principles, Parental Responsibility Orders In Family Proceedings, Section 8 Orders, Guardianship Orders, Financial Provision And Property Adjustment For Children
18 - Procedure For Orders Under The Children Act 1989
19 - Preventing The Removal Of A Child From The Jurisdiction And Tracing A Lost Child
20 - Children in Local Authority Care
21 - Emergency Protection Of Children
22 - The Home: Preventing Sale Or Mortgage
23 - Keeping Up With The Mortgage Or Rent
24 - Welfare Benefits
25 - The Question Of Wills
26 - Section 27 Matrimonial Causes Act 1973
27 - Separation And Maintenance Agreements
28 - Section 17 Married Women's Property Act 1882
29 - Financial Orders Available
30 - Procedure For An Application For A Financial Remedy
31 - Factors To Be Considered In An Application For A Financial Remedy
32 - Preventing And Setting Aside Depositions Under Section 37, Matrimonial Causes Act 1973
33 - Collection And Enforcement Of Financial Orders
34 - Variation Of Financial Orders
35 - Child Support
36 - Occupation Orders
37 - Non-molestation Orders
38 - Forced Marriage Protection Orders

The Right Honorable Lady Justice Jill Black DBE is a Lady Justice of Appeal Jane Bridge is a barrister and family mediator Tina Bond is a solicitor at Evans & Co, Co Durham, and Senior Lecturer at the University of Northumbria. Liam Gribbin is a barrister at Fenners Chambers Madeleine Reardon is a barrister at 1 King's Bench Walk