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Stephen Cretney has long been regarded as the leading English scholar in the field of family law, as prolific as he is profound. His writing has always been a model of elegance and erudition. Even had the essays in this book not been written in his honour they would inevitably have had to rely heavily on his work.
The law governing family relationships has changed dramatically in the course of the 20th century and this book - drawing extensively on both published and archival material and on legal as well as other sources - gives an account of the processes and problems of reform.
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This collection of essays examines the process and problems of law reform with special reference to the development of family law. The text should demonstrate the different pressures and influences that affect the development of the law.
The fifth 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 text reduces what can be a bewildering complexity to highly readable clarity without sacrificing depth of critical analysis, and sets the issues in their social and historical context. It reflects Stephen Cretney's wide experience as a practitioner, Law Commissioner and academic, with Rebecca Probert adding new perspectives from her research and teaching in family law. Provides completely up-to-date information, including the Adoption and Children Act 2002, and discussion of proposed reforms relating to civil partnerships and the rights of transsexuals to marry. Includes all important case-law developments, particularly the burgeoning case-law on the Children Act 1989, the Human Rights Act 1998 and financial provision on divorce. 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 Cretney's Family Law is essential reading not only for law students
The focus is practical and the topics covered range from ancillary relief to child abuse. This book represents a unique opportunity to assess the current state of the family justice system and to suggest how the system and the underlying law should change to reflect society's needs in the 21st century.All proceeds from the sale of this book will be distributed to charities operating in the field of family and child welfare.
New to the ninth edition is the emphasis on private ordering and the impact of the Family Justice Review, the advent of same-sex marriage; new cases and provisions on religious marriages and Children and Families Act 2014, child arrangement orders.
For the seventh edition of one of the leading texts in the field, Dr Stephen Cretney is again joined by Professor Judith Masson who brings her extensive experience of teaching and researching child law; whilst for the first time Professor Rebecca Bailey-Harris has given her expertise, especially on financial and property matters, to the book.