| Description |
xxxii, 849 pages ; 25 cm |
| Summary |
Introduction -- Part 1: The family in context -- 1. What is family? -- 2. Family forms and family behaviours -- Part 2: Family law in context -- 3. The historical context -- 4. The theoretical context -- 5. The constitutional context -- 6. The family courts -- 7. Dispute resolution in family law -- 8. Family lawyers and professional ethics --Part 3: Marriage and cohabitation -- 9. Family violence -- 10. Marriage, nullity and divorce -- Part 4: Economic aspects of relationship breakdown -- 11. The economic context -- 12. Child support -- 13. Maintenance -- 14. Private ordering of property distribution and maintenance -- 15. Property under the Family Law Act -- 16. Discretion and process in matrimonial disputes under the Family Law Act -- 17. Property and the rights of third parties -- 18. De facto and domestic relationships: powers under statute -- Part 5: Children in family law -- 19. Children's rights and best tnterests -- 20. Parenthood -- 21. Children and relationship breakdown - the psychological context -- 22. Parenting orders: general principles -- 23. Children's matters: particular kinds of disputes |
| Notes |
Includes index |
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Prev. ed.: 2004 |
| Subject |
Domestic relations -- Australia.
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Divorce -- Law and legislation -- Australia.
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| ISBN |
9780455226385 paperback |
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