Family Law and Litigation

Family Law and Litigation applies a practical approach to a range of family law and practice topics.  The course book discusses a range of issues relating to the practicalities of family litigation, including taking instructions, funding, drafting bundles, fact finding hearings, position statements and skeleton arguments, hearings, and enforcement.

Private law children disputes are explained, including parentage and child maintenance and other practical issues.

Public law children disputes are also considered, including child protection, care and supervision orders and adoption and other permanency options.

The course book also explains the law and practice relating to domestic abuse, including the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.

The law and practice relating to divorce and judicial separation is explained, together with financial orders. Finally, the rights of cohabitants upon separation are reviewed.

The book is supported by a number of activities and links to practice which reflect the authors’ wide-ranging experience in family law and practice. 

Family Law and Litigation is the recommended textbook for the CILEX Professional Stage Family Law and Litigation module, but it will also provide invaluable guidance for law students and other practitioners who are seeking to develop and update their practical and commercial skills in this area.