Family Law, 10th Edition, by Jonathan Herring, is the best-selling textbook thatGÇÖs loved by students and lecturers alike. Offering exceptional coverage of all key family law principles, this book explores the theories, debates and ethical dilemmas that underpin the subject, ensuring you have the knowledge required to critique the existing law and evaluate reform options.

About the Author

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

Editorial Advisory Board

Professor I.H. Dennis, University College, London

Preface Table of cases Table of statutes Table of statutory instruments Table 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