| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 176 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Bristol shorts research |
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Bristol shorts research.
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| Contents |
Introduction / Rajnaara C. Akhtar, Patrick Nash, and Rebecca Probert -- Determining the boundaries between valid, void and 'non-qualifying' marriages : past, present and future? / Rebecca Probert -- 'Cohabitants' in the law of England and Wales : a brief introduction / Joanna Miles -- Modern marriage myths : the dichotomy between expectations of legal rationality and lived law / Anne Barlow -- The case for moving away from 'non- marriage' declarations / Vishal Vora -- Religious-only marriages and cohabitation : deciphering differences / Rajnaara C. Akhtar -- From regulating marriage ceremonies to recognizing marriage ceremonies / Rehana Parveen -- 'Nikah' ceremonies in the UK : a tool for empowerment? / Zainab Naqvi -- In pursuit of an Islamic divorce : a socio-legal examination of practices among British Muslims / Islam Uddin -- Arbitration as a legal solution for relationship breakdown in the Muslim community : the case of the Muslim Arbitration Tribunal / Amin Al- Astewani -- 'Regrettably it is not that simple' : the case for minimalistic marriage laws / Patrick Nash -- Conclusion / Rajnaara C. Akhtar, Patrick Nash, and Rebecca Probert |
| Summary |
Cohabiting couples and those entering religious-only marriages all too often end up with inadequate legal protection when the relationship ends. Yet, despite this shared experience, the linkages and overlaps between these two groups have largely been ignored in the legal literature. Based on wide-ranging empirical studies, this timely book brings together scholars working in both areas to explore the complexities of the law, the different ways in which individuals experience and navigate the existing legal framework and the potential solutions for reform. Illuminating pressing implications for social policy, this is an invaluable resource for policy makers, practitioners, researchers, and students of family law |
| Bibliography |
Includes table of cases, table of legislation, footnotes with bibliographical references, list of bibliographical references (page 161-170), and index |
| Notes |
Description based on print version record |
| Subject |
Unmarried couples -- Legal status, laws, etc.
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Separation (Law)
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Marriage (Islamic law) -- England
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Divorce (Islamic law) -- England
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Civil marriage -- Law and legislation -- England
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Divorce -- Law and legislation -- England
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Divorce -- Religious aspects -- Islam.
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Separation (Law)
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Unmarried couples -- Legal status, laws, etc.
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LAW / Family Law / Divorce & Separation.
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| Genre/Form |
Instructional and educational works.
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Matériel d'éducation et de formation.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Akhtar, Rajnaara. editor.
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Nash, Patrick (Law teacher), editor.
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Probert, Rebecca. editor.
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| ISBN |
9781529210842 |
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1529210844 |
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9781529210859 |
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1529210852 |
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