Hayes and Williams' Family Law, 3rd Edition

• Straightforward and clear analysis of the principal areas of family law
• Detailed analyses of case law, with full accounts of the facts and reasoning in key cases
• Offers thought-provoking critical analysis and commentary, encouraging the reader to think carefully about what they are learning

New to this edition

• Completely revised and restructured with an introductory chapter on the changing family and developing family law, as well as new separate chapters on formation of relationships, dissolution of relationships, financial support for children, and family property
• Contains a completely new chapter on children's rights
• Incorporates all the latest significant legislative developments, including the Civil Partnership Act 2004, the Gender Recognition Act 2004, the Children and Adoption Act 2006, the Child Maintenance and Other Payments Act 2008, the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008, and the Welfare Reform Act 2012
• Incorporates recent important case law developments
• Now with accompanying Online Resource Centre, featuring updates, web links and self-test questions

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.

Readership: Suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students taking a course in family law. It is also a valuable source of information and ideas for practitioners.