Family Law, 6th Edition by James Stewart | 2024*

Family Law, 6th Edition by James Stewart | 2024*

Examines the various forms of family dispute resolution across 62 jurisdictions. It addresses key areas including conflict of laws, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, matrimonial property regimes, divorce and financial claims arising from overseas divorces, as well as issues concerning children such as international child abduction, parental responsibility, adoption, and surrogacy. It also covers cohabitation, civil partnerships and same-sex marriage, and family dispute resolution. The work seeks to clarify and increase awareness of the complex and multifaceted family law issues arising across the jurisdictions examined.

Key Features of Family Law, 6th Edition:

• Each chapter follows a consistent structure, addressing the key areas of family law as applied in the relevant jurisdiction.

• Covers major issues including conflict of laws, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, divorce and financial claims following overseas divorce, and matters concerning children, including international child abduction, parental responsibility, adoption, and surrogacy.

• Examines cohabitation and same-sex relationships, with comprehensive coverage of family dispute resolution in each jurisdiction.

• Provides up-to-date coverage of family law across 62 major jurisdictions worldwide.

• Uses a reader-friendly question-and-answer format to facilitate straightforward comparisons between jurisdictions.

• Adopts a strong international perspective, with particular emphasis on jurisdiction and conflict of laws.

• Offers practical and accessible commentary on the legal framework and operation of each jurisdiction's family law system.

• Includes new jurisdictions from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the United States.

• Examines how family courts in different jurisdictions balance concerns about transparency and "secret justice" with families' legitimate expectations of privacy and confidentiality.

• Contributions are written by leading practitioners in their respective countries, including numerous Fellows of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL), providing authoritative and practical insights into the operation of their respective legal systems.

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