Children

When the system fails the parents, how can it protect the children? Welcome to the secretive world of the Family Court. What's it like to act for a father who has recently overcome his drug problem but risks losing his beloved son to...

A well-established, clear and comprehensive book on Scots family and child law that will be of practical use to students and practitioners. This book is set out in a clear and logical manner and includes chapters on: * the formalities and legal...

Could the child once accused of murder really be innocent?'So good . . . Ballantyne makes it look easy' NEW YORK TIMES'Beautifully told' DAILY MAIL'Thought-provoking and unsettling' ALEX GRAY'A breathless thriller' WOMAN'S OWN'Had me turning the pages...

This book identifies the definition of a child within the law, the rights of children, and discusses the extent to which primarily English law gives adequate recognition to and protection of these rights. To what extent does English law gives adequate...

The new edition of this popular title has been extensively updated to provide a practical guide to the complexities of the Children Act 1989 and subsequent child protection legislation, guidance and case law. Among the developments included in this...

Family Law Concentrate is written and designed to help you succeed. Written by experts and covering all key topics, Concentrate guides help focus your revision and maximise your exam performance. Each guide includes revision tips, advice on how to...

Karin Walker and Dr Supriya McKenna team up to explain why separating from or divorcing a narcissist is a hugely difficult, draining experience, but one which follows predictable patterns. This book will will help you recognise narcissistic behaviour,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781739687106Author Zoe DronfieldFormat PaperbackPage Count 278Imprint Zoe DronfieldPublisher Zoe Dronfield

Since the early 2000s, a growing body of scientific studies in neuropathology, neurology, neurosurgery, biomechanics, statistics, criminology and psychology has cast doubt on the forensic reliability of medical determinations of Shaken Baby Syndrome...

'Lisa has been a pioneer for many years of innovative mediation practice involving young people This book provides convincing evidence of the power of young people's voices and the necessity that they be heard.' Neil Robinson, mediator, consultant...

Placing key judgments and expert commentary at your fingertips, Family Law: Text, Cases, and Materials presents everything the undergraduate student needs in one volume. Drawing on their extensive experience, the authors offer a detailed and...

A parent's deeply moving love letter to a daughter who has always known exactly who she is.'Stunning . . . Built like a thriller, moving, wise and illuminated on every page with love' - Joanne Harris, author of ChocolatWhen Carolyn Hays's child made...

The book describes the experiences that people have had when tracing their birth parents, as well as offering practical advice on how to go about searching and what to expect emotionally. Each section has an advice box which summarizes key points, notes...

Half of all marriages end, and, when they do, most parents hope to achieve a "good divorce" in which they can amicably raise their children with their former spouse. Unfortunately, about 20% of divorces are high-conflict, involving frequent visits to...

This long-awaited second edition of our best-selling book has been fully updated by its expert editors, Dr Russell Wate QPM and Nigel Boulton, both former police officers and current specialist consultants in safeguarding. It has been considerably...

What is a family? What makes someone a parent? What rights should children have? Family Law: A Very Short Introduction gives the reader an insight not only into what the law is, but why it is the way it is. It examines how laws have had to respond to...

A guide to conflict resolution, or as the author prefers, "conflict transformation" that emphasizes the importance of building relationships and social structures through a radical respect for human rights and life.This clearly articulated statement...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781845861537Author Kenneth McK. NorrieFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Discovery PressPublisher Dundee University Press LtdWeight(grams) 186g

The Children Law Handbook is an indispensable resource for practitioners dealing with the complexities of private children law disputes and permanency planning, whether by way of adoption, fostering and special guardianship.Book InformationISBN...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781581825947Author Stephen BaskervilleFormat HardbackPage Count 368Imprint Cumberland House Publishing,USPublisher Sourcebooks, IncWeight(grams)...

The notion that children constitute an important group of rights holders has gained increasing acceptance both domestically and internationally. Nevertheless, this rhetorical commitment to children's rights is not necessarily realised in practice. Now in...

This fully updated Reader provides a comprehensive review of recent research and legislation relating to domestic violence and its consequences for children, and identifies the implications for practice.It is divided into three parts. Part One describes...

Family Law practice has undergone a period of rapid and significant change with the removal of legal aid funding and the establishment of the single Family Court in particular represent major adjustment for those working in the field. A Practical...

'Stunning . . . Built like a thriller, moving, wise and illuminated on every page with love' -Joanne Harris, author of ChocolatA parent's deeply moving love letter to a daughter who has always known exactly who she is.When Carolyn Hays's child made clear...

An Inspector Calls offers anyone with an interest in the family justice system, a selective overview of legal, policy, practice, research and inspectorate history and milestones that mainly cover the four decades from the mid 1980's through to the 2020's...

Routledge Q&As give you the tools to practice and refine your exam technique, showing you how to apply your knowledge to maximum effect in assessment. Each book contains essay and problem-based questions on the most commonly examined topics, complete...

This book addresses the concept of parental alienation - the belief that when a child of divorced parents avoids one parent, it may be because the preferred parent has persuaded the child to do this. It argues against the unquestioning use of parental...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912687473Author Katharine BundellFormat PaperbackPage Count 168Imprint Law Brief Publishing LtdPublisher Law Brief Publishing LtdWeight(grams)...

The high profile cases of Charlie Gard, Alfie Evans, and Tafida Raqeeb raised the questions as to why the state intrudes into the exercise of parental responsibility concerning the medical treatment of children and why parents may not be permitted to...

An examination of the treatment of juveniles who kill in different European countries. From the tragic Mary Bell and Jamie Bulger murder cases to events world-wide: An expert analysis of what is a global, not just a UK phenomenon. This unique and...

Thirty years ago, world leaders made a historic commitment to the world's children by adopting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. This Convention, one of the core human rights instruments, has become the most widely ratified human...

In the past few decades, gays and lesbians, along with theirfamilies, have become more visible members of Canadian society,enjoying increasing levels of legal recognition. In the area of legalparenthood, however, significant questions remain unanswered...

1KBW on Financial Provision for Children is a practical guide on financial provision for children in England and Wales, covering both applications to the court and the Child Maintenance Service. Financial provision for children is a discrete aspect of...

'A welcome addition to the busy practitioner's bookshelf, briefcase or backpack.'Law Society Gazette'This is a Handbook edited by those who know exactly what you need at court. I recommend always having a copy to hand.'Family Affairs (FLBA)'Essential .....

This is a practical and comprehensive guide to international ART law and practice for practicing lawyers, covering surrogacy, gamete donation and family formation. It also covers technical, legal and practical issues to be considered on any international...

This new edition provides a comprehensive guide to the law, practice, and procedure for lawyers, adoption agencies, support services and other professional bodies who are concerned with adoption. It covers each stage of the adoption process, including...

This edited collection brings together a range of experts on surrogacy, at a time when the law in the UK has been fully reconsidered for the first time in generations. Society has developed significantly since surrogacy laws were first written and the...

This unique text is an accessible and practical guide addressing legal and related issues stemming from the deprivation of liberty of children and young people. It provides a roadmap to the deprivation of liberty of children and young people, from...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781647284954Author Tristen ReganFormat HardbackPage Count 216Imprint Willford PressPublisher Willford PressWeight(grams) 463gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

The notion that children constitute an important group of rights holders has gained increasing acceptance both domestically and internationally. Nevertheless, this rhetorical commitment to children's rights is not necessarily realised in practice. Now in...