Hayes and Williams' Family Law

Stephen Gilmore and Lisa Glennon provide a timely update to this popular and highly readable account of family law. Noted for its accessibility, this new edition of Hayes and Williams' Family Law guides the student carefully through the legislation and case law helping them fully understand the topics and themes under discussion. The book is divided into two parts: part one deals with the law relating to adults and part two with the law connected to children. The book takes into account all major legal developments and provides valuable analysis along with straightforward and clear legal explanation. The authors challenge the reader to question policy, legislation, and court decisions. They address the crucial social and political context that plays an important role in shaping this fascinating and dynamic area of law. A clear, concise, and student-friendly analysis of this fast-evolving area. It explains the law in detail while situating it in context, proving to be an invaluable resource for students. Eugenia Caracciolo di Torella, Lecturer, University of Leicester This is a comprehensive, exciting and well-written textbook. Features such as highlighted cases and talking points help readers to engage further with the subject and develop their understanding. This is a leading textbook on family law. Janette Porteous, Senior Lecturer, University of Lincoln This book manages to be both authoritative and accessible; a must have both for students and those working within the family justice system. Katherine Wright, Principal Lecturer, Sheffield Hallam University The ideal way to understand family law, how it developed, and whether it should be reformed. Full of insightful analysis, in accessible language, the authors provide a fresh approach while staying true to the books original mixture of law, policy, and principle. Highly recommended. Rob George, Postdoctoral Fellow, Oxford UniversityINTRODUCTION: THE CHANGING FAMILY AND DEVELOPING FAMILY LAW ; PART 1: ADULT LAW ; 1. The formation of adult relationships ; 2. The dissolution of adult relationships ; 3. Protection from domestic violence and occupation of the family home ; 4. Money and property distribution on marriage breakdown ; 5. Property disputes of unmarried cohabitants on relationship breakdown ; PART 2: CHILD FAMILY LAW ; 6. Financial support for children ; 7. A childs parents - parentage, parenthood and parental responsibility ; 8. Children's rights ; 9. Private law disputes and issues in children cases ; 10. Children needing services, care or protection ; 11. Adoption and special guardianship