A leading text for understanding the principles of family law

Family Law, 11th edition helps students understanding the law with in-built features and reader-friendly content. With updated features to reflect the latest developments in the field, as well as extensive references, this text is the ideal for grasping the key principles of family law.

Jonathan Herring is a Professor of Law at Exeter College, Oxford.

Editorial Advisory Board

Professor I.H. Dennis, University College, London.

PrefaceTable of casesTable of statutesTable of statutory instrumentsTable of European and International legislation

1. What is family law?
2. Family justice
3. Marriage, civil partnership and cohabitation
4. Divorce
5. Family property
6. Property on separation
7. Domestic abuse
8. Who is a parent?
9. Parents' and children's rights
10. Private disputes over children
11. Child protection
12. Families and older people