Ancillary Relief and Financial Orders Handbook, 8th edition

Name: Ancillary Relief and Financial Orders Handbook, 8th edition
Brand: Family Law LexisNexis
SKU: 9781846612824
Price: 808.01 HKD
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Author: Roger Bird; District Judge Andy King
ISBN: 9781846612824

Edited by Roger Bird · District Judge Andy King

Family Law LexisNexis June 2011

Specifications

ISBN-13: 9781846612824
Publisher: Family Law LexisNexis
Publication: June 2011
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

This new edition has been thoroughly revised to take account of the regime under the Family Procedure Rules 2010

Ancillary Relief and Financial Orders Handbook is the new edition of the well established 'ancillary Relief Handbook', which has been thoroughly revised to take account of the new Procedure Rules 2010.

Established as the first resort for thousands of matrimonial lawyers, this work combines clear explanation of the legal principles governing financial provision upon divorce, with straightforward advice on practice and procedure.

This eighth edition has been thoroughly revised to take account of the regime under the Family Procedure Rules 2010 and contains detailed analysis of all relevant case law developments, including practical guidance as to how these developments should be applied. This is the essential reference work for the busy family lawyer.

Introduction to Financial Remedies
Periodical payments
Secured periodical payments
Lump sum orders
Transfer of property orders and housing needs
Settlement of property orders and variation of settlements
Orders for sale
Avoidance of disposition and other injunctions
Consent orders
Pensions
Children
Insolvency and rights of creditors
Variation
Miscellaneous applications
Financial relief after overseas divorce
Procedure
Costs
Appeals and setting aside
Enforcement
The impact of the Human Rights Act 1998
The proceeds of Crime Act 2002
Future developments
A summing up
Appendices

About the Author

Roger Bird former District Judge, Bristol Civil Justice Centre and Bath County Court
Andy King District Judge, Bristol Civil Justice Centre and Bath County Court

Reviews

“This title has deservedly become a standard reference text within the profession; this latest edition (7th edition) ensures the title will remain as relevant as ever it was”
Family Law

"a masterly review of a complex subject matter ... explains with clarity the salient issues ... guaranteed to give information and reassurance whenever the family practitioner needs it"
Margaret McDonald Daw, Senior Lecturer in Law and Practising Solicitor, School of Law, The Manchester Metropolitan University

"The author writes with authority and academic excellence ... full of useful guidance ... practitioners and law students will find this a useful and readable work, and a very helpful addition to their reference library"
Solicitors Journal

"a book such as this is greatly needed"
The Legal Executive Journal

"does exactly what it clearly sets out to do ... provides a handbook of readily digestible chapters on all aspects of ancillary relief ... a welcome addition to any family practitioner's library"
New Law Journal

"an authorative and concise reference book, with clear supporting material"
ALC Newsletter

"Roger Bird's Ancillary Relief Handbook is the compact Swiss Army knife for sorting out matrimonial finance on divorce... ought to be in the armoury of any ancillary relief practitioner... Don't go to your client or to court without it."
Family Law Journal

"user friendly... an authoritative and concise exposition... with plenty of supporting material, creating a readable and practical reference book"
Association of Lawyers for Children

"already well established as a first resort for thousands of matrimonial lawyers, this new edition is certain to continue that tradition"
Childright

“a useful and compact guide for the daily intricacies of ancillary relief … an excellent guide for a newly qualified practitioner and will provide a valuable aide-memoire for the more experienced lawyer”
Family Law