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The International Family Law Practice 2021-2022, 6th Edition

The International Family Law Practice 2021-2022, 6th Edition

Author: David Hodson
Publisher: Family Law LexisNexis
ISBN: 9781784734770

Previous Edition ISBN: 9781784732332
Published In: September 2021
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: International ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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This major practitioner reference work provides comprehensive coverage of the international elements of English law and includes all relevant source material.

As a consequence of the increased mobility of families between different countries, family lawyers are now frequently faced with international issues arising in their cases. This major practitioner reference work provides comprehensive coverage of the international elements of English law, and includes all relevant source material.

With no other similar work in this area, this book is an indispensable guide for solicitors, barristers and the judiciary to this rapidly expanding area of law and practice. Covering practical and expert advice on related international matters at a time of unrivalled uncertainty.

What’s new for 2021:

Fully updated throughout, including the implications of the UK's final departure from the EU
Provides an unparalleled width of specialist coverage, with chapters dealing with key topics such as recognition of foreign marriages and divorce, financial provision after an overseas divorce, marital agreements, child abduction, child relocation, surrogacy, international adoption, enforcement, immigration issues and forced marriage
Useful practical chapters dealing with service, affidavits and statements of truth, evidence, cross border alternative dispute resolution, international judicial collaboration and legal aid
Indispensable appendices which not only contain the disparate relevant domestic and international legislation but also various Protocols and international Declarations

Introduction and Practice/Case Management
European Imperative in International Family Law
Recognition of Foreign Marriages and Divorces
Same-sex and Cohabitation Relationships
Stays in the UK, Europe and Worldwide
Domicile, Residence and Nationality
Financial Provision after an Overseas Divorce: MFPA 1984, Part III
International Injunctions and Protective Orders
Enforcement and Registration of Financial Orders
Pensions
Trusts and Corporate Interests
Marital Agreements
International Children Issues
Applications to Take Children Abroad
Child Abduction
International Adoption
Surrogacy
Forced Marriage
Care and Placement Proceedings Involving International Families
Domestic Violence
Service
Affidavits, Statements of Truth and Apostilles
Evidence
Cross-border Appropriate Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Legal Aid
Distinctive Aspects of Islamic Law
Immigration Issues
International Judicial Collaboration
The Future

David Hodson OBE

Partner at The International Family Law Group LLP, London, English accredited Family Law Solicitor, Mediator, Arbitrator, Deputy District Judge of the Central Family Court, London, Australian qualified Solicitor and Barrister