Children Act Private Law Proceedings: A Handbook

This book is a concise guide to the substantive British law that explains in practical terms the issues and procedures relating to all private Children Act proceedings. Bringing together all the material practitioners need in court, this portable handbook covers applications for residence, contact and other section 8 applications and provides material not readily accessible elsewhere. Incorporating within the text the substance of numerous articles from Family Law and Child and Family Law Quarterly, direct citation from leading cases, and the most relevant sections of the Children Act 1989, this book will become an essential companion for all practitioners whether new to British family law or more experienced.