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Effective social work practice relies on good understanding of the law along with the skills to use this knowledge well. This essential bookprovides a wide-ranging thematic account of social work practice in Scotland, making critical links between...

Gillian Douglas examines family law in England and Wales within a broad social context. The book explores how the law regulates family life, beginning with a discussion of the main social changes and influences on family law in modern society. It then...

For approaching two decades, family courts have been accused of making life changing decisions about children and who they live with made in secret, away from the scrutiny of the public gaze. Recognising the force of these accusations, senior family...

Navigate the extensive jurisdiction and powers of the Court of Protection.The Court of Protection affects an ever increasing number of people, among whom are some of the most vulnerable members of society. They need the best support and protection that...

Family Law takes a practical approach to family law and procedure, supporting students with a range of learning features such as self-test questions, chapter summaries, and diagrams. Case studies and examples are included throughout to show the practical...

What happens when the very same system designed to protect children fails? That's exactly what is happening right now in the UK family courts in cases of Parental Alienation, a form of post-divorce abuse. Cafcass define Parental...

The fault lines that can fracture a marriage are all contained in these six words: FAMILIARITY, FIGHTING, FAMILY, FINANCES, FOOLING AROUND AND FINDING HELP. It's time to get to know your F words. Using the latest scientific research, personal...

In the United States, the second-wave feminist fight to achieve legal and societal recognition of men's violence against women leaned heavily on the victim-offender binary, which has since become inscribed in funding schemes, legal remedies, and...

'Child Law in Ireland' provides a comprehensive and accessible analysis of the Irish child law system. It incorporates examination of Ireland's international obligations in this area arising under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child...

Are you feeling broken, perhaps in pieces, not knowing which way to turn? Separation and divorce often catch us at our most vulnerable, at a time when we're especially in need of impartial, solid counsel in order to decide on the best course of action...

Well-selected and authoritative, Hart Core Statutes provide the key materials needed by students in a format that is clear, compact and very easy to use. They are ideal for use in exams.Well-selected and authoritative, Hart Core Statutes provide the key...

Our societies are remarkably confident on the matter: affairs are terrible things and only fools, monsters and knaves would ever be involved in them. Those who are their victims deserve unending sympathy and access to a good lawyer. This stance may be...

This authoritative set of best practice guidelines has been comprehensively updated to cover all the changes since 2010 and includes two new chapters on forced marriage and alternative pathways to parenthood. Endorsed by the President of the Family...

This book makes a compelling case for placing the social and legal practices of inheritance centre stage to make sense of fundamental questions of our time.Drawing on historical, literary, sociological, and legal analysis, this rich collection of...

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...

How can children grow to realize their inherent rights and respect the rights of others? In this book, authors Jonathan Todres and Sarah Higinbotham explore this question through both human rights law and children's literature. Both international and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781886363939Author Virgil M HarrisFormat HardbackPage Count 490Imprint Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.Publisher Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.Weight(grams)...

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...

Whether you're new to higher education, coming to legal study for the first time or just wondering what Family Law is all about, Beginning Family Law is the ideal introduction to help you hit the ground running. Starting with the basics and an overview...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781914608896Author Karin WalkerFormat PaperbackPage Count 108Imprint Law Brief PublishingPublisher Law Brief PublishingWeight(grams) 163gDimensions(mm)...

When a death is investigated by a coroner, what is the place of the family in that process? This accessibly written book draws together empirical, theoretical and historical perspectives to develop a rich, nuanced analysis of the contemporary inquest...

The third edition of this work on family law, comprising text, cases and materials, provides not only an explication of legal principle but also explores, primarily from a feminist perspective, some of the assumptions about, and constructions of, gender,...

The law governing family relationships has changed dramatically in the course of the last century and this book - drawing extensively on both published and archival material and on legal as well as other sources - gives an account of the processes and...

A single source guide to the different types of agreements reached with clients prior to marriage, civil partnership, cohabitation and during family breakdown.Book InformationISBN 9781784461447Author Stephen ParkerFormat PaperbackPage Count 248Imprint...

This book focuses on the property and financial aspects of relationship breakdown for cohabitants. The key concepts, issues and case law are explained clearly and concisely and will be an invaluable source of help and guidance for the busy family law...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781915324276Author CPAGFormat PaperbackImprint Child Poverty Action GroupPublisher CPAG

Understanding Family Violence in Family Court Proceedings addresses the growing recognition in Canadian legislation and case law of the need to more effectively address intimate partner violence in family court, with a focus on protecting the safety,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781953943484Author Meg GroffFormat HardbackPage Count 286Imprint Rivertowns BooksPublisher Rivertowns BooksWeight(grams) 540gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

In recent years, all over the western world, a conversation has begun about the role of Islamic law or Shariah in secular liberal democratic states. Often this has focused on the area of family law, including matters of marriage and divorce. Islamic...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781953943477Author Meg GroffFormat PaperbackPage Count 286Imprint Rivertowns BooksPublisher Rivertowns BooksWeight(grams) 386gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

Do lawyers make matters worse, or do they provide information, advice and support which can help to prevent disputes arising or manage them when they do? Do mediators enable parties to communicate and reach agreements tailor-made to their needs? Or...

There is a tension at the heart of family law and policy between the increasing influence of individual autonomy and the demands of caring for children. Individual autonomy envisages decisions made in one's own best interests, whereas decisions around...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781915324191Author CPAGFormat PaperbackImprint Child Poverty Action GroupPublisher CPAG

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781915324177Author CPAGFormat PaperbackImprint Child Poverty Action GroupPublisher CPAG

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781915324153Author CPAGFormat PaperbackImprint Child Poverty Action GroupPublisher CPAG

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781915324092Author CPAGFormat PaperbackImprint Child Poverty Action GroupPublisher CPAG

Some of the more pressing matters confronting us-as individuals, as communities and as a nation-involve fundamental issues of intergenerational justice. These include caring for aged parents, balancing the rights and well-being of our children with our...

This open access book focuses on private sponsorship of refugees, which has slowly begun to increase the opportunities for refugees to start new lives in Europe, without putting themselves or their families at risk from perilous journeys. After...

The volume provides a first-ever comprehensive account of the concept and the role of the family in EU law. It explores the family in EU law from four different angles. The first part of the book considers the philosophical and theoretical foundations of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781915324016Author CPAGFormat PaperbackImprint Child Poverty Action GroupPublisher CPAG