Family Law: Text, Cases, and Materials

Family Law: Text, Cases, and Materials is a comprehensive resource for undergraduate students of family law, combining a wide range of cases and materials with insightful explanation, commentary, and analysis. It is updated regularly with new developments and includes online resources for extra learning support.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 1112 pages
Publication date: 13 July 2023
Publisher: Oxford University Press

This comprehensive textbook provides undergraduate students with a one-stop resource for learning family law. Authored by experienced legal experts, it offers a detailed and authoritative exposition of the subject, complemented by a wide range of cases and materials carefully selected from various sources. Key features include:

Combination of a diverse range of cases and materials with insightful explanation, commentary, and analysis, creating a comprehensive resource for students of family law.

Authoritative author commentary that engages with a range of theoretical and critical perspectives, enhancing the learning experience.

Accompanying online resources, including regular updates on recent developments in family law, further reading suggestions, questions, and additional legal coverage.

Available as an e-book with enhanced functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support.

New to this edition:

Developments such as the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, the Divorce, Dissolution, and Separation Act 2020, and the advent of mixed-sex civil partnerships.

Consideration of the Law Commission's proposed reform of weddings law, particularly in relation to non-qualifying ceremonies.

Revised analysis of the Gillick competence and children's autonomy rights in light of recent case law.

Updated case law, including notable cases such as HM Attorney General v Akhter and Khan [2020], Guest v Guest [2022], Bell v Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust [2021], and Re H-W (Care Proceedings) [2022].

Digital formats and resources:

The fifth edition of this textbook is available for students and institutions to purchase in various formats, including print and e-book. The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access, along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that enhance the learning experience.

By providing a comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of family law, this textbook is an invaluable resource for undergraduate students seeking to understand this complex and evolving field. Whether you are a law student, legal professional, or simply interested in learning more about family law, this textbook is an essential tool for your academic and professional pursuits.

Dimension: 246 x 189 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780192865687
Edition number: 5 Revised edition