Family Law: An Australian Guide, 2nd edition

This useful book has been designed to simplify the complex structure and procedures of Australian family law for the non-specialist lawyer practising in other areas of law affected by a family law matter, professionals working in related fields such as social workers, accountants and psychologists, and individuals who find themselves parties to a family law matter through either separation or divorce, especially self-represented litigants.

Written by an author with extensive experience practising in family law matters, it offers clear explanations of family law concepts supported by references to the pertinent legislation and case law.

The second edition has been updated to include recent changes following amendments to the Family Law Act and some key precedents commonly used in family law matters.

Features

• Explains family law for non-lawyers or non-family law specialists in adjacent professional fields

• Covers all key aspects of family law proceedings

• Concise explanations of the law and family law processes

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• Dickey, Financial Agreements under the Family Law Act, 2nd edition

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• Fernando et al, Family Law in Australia, 11th edition

• Serisier, Practising Family Law, 6th edition