Great Debates in Family Law

This textbook is an ambitious and engaging introduction to the more advanced writings on family law, primarily designed to allow students to 'get under the skin' of the topic and begin to build their critical thinking and analysis skills. Each chapter is structured around key questions and debates that provoke deeper thought and, ultimately, a clearer understanding.

The aim of the book is therefore not to present a complete overview of theoretical issues in family law, but rather to illustrate the current debates which are currently going on among those working in shaping the area. The text features summaries of the views of notable experts on key topics and each chapter ends with a list of guided further reading.

Auteur

Jonathan Herring is a Professor of Law at the University of Oxford and a Fellow in Law at Exeter College, Oxford, UK.

Contenu

1. The Nature of Families and Family Law
2. Parents
3. Children's Rights
4. Disputes over Children
5. Child Protection
6. Adoption
7. Marriage and Civil Partnership
8. Cohabitation
9. Divorce
10. Domestic Violence
11. Division of Assets on Separation
12. Older People and Families.