Kenneth Norrie is Professor of Law at Strathclyde Law School. He has taught Family Law for over 20 years, both in Scotland and abroad and has written many of the major textbooks on the subject, as well as numerous articles on child protection and same-sex families. He has advised the Scottish Parliament on most of its recent family law legislation and was a member of the children's panel for ten years.

The Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006 amends, updates and improves various aspects of Scottish family law, as well as introducing important new provisions for cohabiting couples. This book - containing the text of the substantive provisions and commentary thereupon - is an excellent companion to the new Act for all those who are involved in, or have an interest in, family law. Written by leading academic - Professor Kenneth Norrie - this authoritative text is an essential source of reference for family law practitioners and an essential guide for anyone who needs to understand the impact of the new legislation. Contents: Introduction Marriage and Civil Partnership Occupancy Rights, Interdicts and Powers of Arrest Divorce and Dissolution Children Cohabitation Civil Partners and Same-sex Cohabitants Jurisdiction and Private International Law The Author: Kenneth McK Norrie is a Professor of Law and Head of the Law School at the University of Strathclyde. [DUP logo]