• Written by lecturers who bring their examining experience to bear, pointing out common pitfalls and providing examples of ideal answers
• Each question is followed by clear commentary indicating exactly what examiners are looking for, and how to achieve this
• Bullet-pointed answer plans and further reading suggestions develop students' confidence
• The book is supported by an Online Resource Centre containing revision and exam advice, links to websites useful for the study of family law, and a glossary to develop students' understanding of subject-specific terms

Readership: Undergraduate students of law studying optional modules in family law.

Penny Booth, Professor of Child and Family Law, Staffordshire University, Chris Barton, Former Honorary Professor of Family Law, Staffordshire University, and Mary Hibbs, Former Honorary Visiting Fellow in Law, Staffordshire University

1: Introduction: technique for exams and coursework
2: Family law: co-habitation, weddings, and marriage
3: Nullity
4: Divorce and judicial separation
5: Domestic violence
6: Children: general principles, status, and wardship
7: Assisted reproduction
8: Adoption
9: Children: private ordering
10: Children and the local authority
11: International child abduction
12: Property rights
13: Ancillary financial relief for adults: the courts
14: Child support: the state and the court
15: Domestic partnership contracts
16: Putting it all together