Resolution Family Law Handbook, 2nd edition

Author: Andrew Greensmith
Publisher: Law Society Publishing
ISBN: 9781853288937
Published In: March 2010
Format: Paperback , 304 pages
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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Published in association with Resolution, the leading family lawyers' association, this authoritative guide provides a practical and comprehensive guide to good practice.

The second edition of this popular handbook has been thoroughly revised and updated to take account of the numerous developments that have taken effect, including:

the Child Maintenance and Other Payments Act 2008 which radically impacts the child support system and child maintenance orders
the introduction of the Public Law Outline, heralding fundamental changes to care proceedings
the permitted attendance of media representatives at hearings in family proceedings
the new Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007, enabling applications for forced marriage protection orders
significant case law in relation to pre-nuptial agreements and pension orders
changes to legal aid and costs.

The contributors are leading family lawyers and between them they cover all the key aspects in detail from marriage and civil partnership through to children proceedings and inheritance claims. User-friendly and practical, the handbook includes time-saving checklists, the Resolution Code of Practice, and a useful contacts section.

1. Introduction;
2. Marriage;
3. Divorce;
4. Ancillary relief;
5. Inheritance Act claims;
6. Costs in family proceedings;
7. Financial provision for children;
8. Children proceedings;
9. Domestic abuse;
10. Cohabitation;
11. Civil partnership;
12. Legal aid;
13. Alternative dispute resolution.

Andrew Greensmith is a former National Chair of Resolution and a deputy district judge. He is currently Head of the Publishing Committee of Resolution and a divorce and family law specialist and partner at Dickson Haslam, Preston. He is an experienced trainer and a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.