Introduction to the family proceedings court / Elaine Laken, Chris Bazell, Winston Gordon.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Laken, Elaine.

Contributor:

Bazell, Chris.

Gordon, Winston.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Domestic relations courts--Great Britain.

Domestic relations courts.

Children--Legal status, laws, etc--Great Britain.

Children.

Great Britain. Children Act 1989.

Great Britain.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (160 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Winchester, England : Waterside Press, 1997.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

An outline of the law and practice of the family proceedings court in England and Wales, this introductory handbook contains: Part I: An introduction to the jurisdiction, powers and procedures of the family proceedings court; and Part II: A selection of informative materials. The handbook avoids jargon and complexity to provide an accessible reference point for all people interested in how decisions are arrived at in this court.

Contents:

""Cover ""; ""CONTENTS""; ""Foreword""; ""Aims and Objectives ""; ""PART ONE""; ""1 Introduction""; ""2 Children""; ""3 Procedures""; ""4 Welfare of the Child""; ""5 Financial Provision""; ""6 Enforcement""; ""7 Domestic Violence and Occupation Orders""; ""8 Adoption""; ""PART TWO: Materials""; ""A Application Form: Children Act 1989 (andSupplement for Care or Supervision Order)""; ""B Specimen Directions""; ""C Best Practice Notes""; ""D Form to Accompany Direction to Investigate under Section 37 Children Act 1989""; ""E Definitions Family Proceedings""; ""F Decision Making""

""G Findings of Fact and Reasons""""H Guide to Lawyers on How to Prepare for Trial""; ""I Experts: Role and Court Expectations""; ""J Specimen Form of Undertaking""; ""Index""; ""Back cover ""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes index.

ISBN:

1-281-12457-5

9786611124571

1-906534-26-8

OCLC:

923508998