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Family Law in Australia, 7th Edition

Family Law in Australia, 7th Edition

Author: Geoff Monahan; Lisa Young
Publisher: LexisNexis Australia
ISBN: 9780409326406
Published In: October 2009
Format: Paperback , 840 pages
Jurisdiction: Australia ? Disclaimer:
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The ideal textbook for students of family law.

The seventh edition of Family Law in Australia identifies the underlying principles of family law by examining the historical, social and legal background to the present law. The text examines the evolution of family law in its contemporary context and critically evaluates patterns of past and future reforms. Family Law in Australia is aimed principally at a scholarly and vocational study in law, but will also be of interest and assistance to practitioners in the field of relationships, parenting and children.

Important Features:

· Coverage of new legislation including the Family Law Amendment (Shared Parental Responsibility) Act 2006 and the Family Law Amendment (De Facto Financial Matters and Other Measures) Act 2008 and other recent cases applying the new parenting laws
· Analysis of the major changes to the child support scheme
· New cases including Goode v Goode [2006], Miller v Miller, Magill v Magill [2006], McFarlane v McFarlane [2006], Sampson v Hartnett [2007]

1. Law, Society and the Family
2. Developing an Australian Family Law
3. Constitutional Law and the Family
4. Marriage and De Facto Relationships
5. Nullity and Divorce
6. Parentage
7. Children and Parents: The Legislative Framework
8. Children and Parents: The Exercise of Discretion in Reallocating Parental Responsibility
9. Financial Support of Married and De Facto Partners
10. Financial Support of Children: Family Law Act
11. Financial Support of Children: The Child Support Scheme
12. Property Distribution on the Breakdown of Marriage: Preliminary Issues
13. Property Distribution on the Breakdown of Marriage: Adjustment Issues
14. Property Distribution on the Breakdown of Marriage: Additional Issues
15. Property Distribution on the Breakdown of a De Facto Relationship
16. Violence and Abuse