FAMILY LAW by Cretney, S M ISBN 0421669802
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This textbook offers an exposition of major themes and principles in the area of family law with a clear explanation of how the law operates in practice. The fourth edition brings the text up to date for the year 2000, including full coverage of the provisions of the Family Law Act 1996.
The fourth edition of this popular and well-established text combines a succinct exposition of major themes and principles with a clear account of how the law works in practice. The author draws on his wide experience as a practitioner, Law Commissioner, and lecturer to put the law into its social and historical context. The text reduces what can be a bewildering complexity to highly readable clarity without sacrificing depth of critical analysis. * Up-to-date, including the impact of the Human Rights Act 1998, full coverage of both the existing divorce law and the reforms envisaged by the Family Law Act 1996, changes in the child support system, and the new powers for the courts to deal with pensions * Includes all important case-law developments, particularly the burgeoning House of Lords decisions on the Children Act 1989 * Gives succinct account of all relevant cases; flowcharts highlight the operation of statutes * Explains how the law is administered in practice - not only by the courts but by local authorities and other agencies Family Law is essential reading not only for law students but for social workers, social policy students, and all who need to understand this important area of law.
[edit] Book Details
[edit] Title
FAMILY LAW
[edit] Author
Cretney, S M
[edit] ISBN
0421669802
[edit] Published
24/08/2000
[edit] Publisher
Sweet & Maxwell Ltd
[edit] Binding
paperback
[edit] Retail Price
19.95 (GBP)
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19.95 (GBP)
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