Family Law

Brian Sloan author Andy Hayward author Charlotte Bendall author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Publishing:31st Aug '26

£45.00

This title is due to be published on 31st August, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

Family Law cover

A comprehensive, contemporary, research-led family law textbook which encourages a critical approach to law, policy and scholarship.

This comprehensive, contemporary textbook offers a detailed account of statutory provisions and case law principles, coupled with a thought-provoking critique of the key debates, controversies and complexities of family law. Its clear and logical structure and wide-ranging coverage make it the ideal textbook for all students of the subject.Family law is a dynamic area of legal regulation that touches on every aspect of human association. This comprehensive, contemporary textbook offers a detailed account of the relevant statutory provisions and case law principles, coupled with a thought-provoking critique of the key debates, controversies and complexities of modern family law. Chapter summaries and introductions, detailed footnotes, and further reading sections make the subject accessible to students and deepen their understanding. The critical approach of each chapter allows students not only to comprehend, but also to question and challenge, the existing legal framework. With its clear and logical structure, wide-ranging coverage, and insights into both the theory and the practice of family law, this is the ideal textbook for all students of the subject.

'This engaging and comprehensive family law textbook offers a critical, research-led exploration of family law. It encourages students to move beyond rules, examining their origins, effectiveness, and future direction. A thought-provoking and accessible new addition to the family law syllabus, in which the authors capture the evolving nature of families and inspire deeper curiosity about the law's purpose and its debates.' Rajnaara Akhtar, University of Warwick
'Family Law offers a clear, comprehensive, and incisive account of the law governing children and adult relationships in England and Wales. Accessible to a broad audience of students, the textbook is an ideal resource for navigating this ever-evolving, often complex, area of law and policy.' Peter Dunne, University of Bristol Law School
'An engaging and accessible textbook that really encourages students to develop a critical and analytical approach to family law. The authors' passion and expertise are evident in their nuanced discussion of contemporary academic debates in the field.' Philip Bremner, King's College London
'Family Law is an essential text for the next generation of family lawyers. The book's clear explanations and thought-provoking analysis of the legal framework governing family relationships make it invaluable for students encountering family law for the first time and those seeking to develop their own critical understanding of how the law operates.' Helen Rodway, University of Manchester
'This is a detailed textbook on English family law, which is written in a straightforward and understandable manner. This textbook will be of significant assistance to undergraduate students studying family law given the breadth and depth of its content. It is hugely welcome to have a new student textbook in this important and constantly developing area of law.' Alan Brown, University of Glasgow
'Comprehensive and up to date, this is a great core textbook for family law students. It is written in a clear and accessible way and is well balanced between black letter law and critical analysis. It offers a thorough and well-researched exploration of key topics in family law and includes perspectives and topics beyond the standard syllabus, including succession.' Dafni Lima, Durham Law School

ISBN: 9781009687676

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887 pages