Family Law
Child Protection Law in England and Wales
Introduction Child protection law in England and Wales provides the legal framework for the intervention of the state to protect children from significant harm. The Children Act 1989 (CA 1989), Part …
Children Law in England and Wales
Introduction Children law in England and Wales is governed principally by the Children Act 1989 (CA 1989), which provides a comprehensive statutory code for the care, upbringing, and protection of …
Divorce and Dissolution in English Law
Introduction Divorce and dissolution of civil partnership in England and Wales were fundamentally reformed by the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (DDSA 2020), which came into force on 6 …
English Family Law
Sources of English Family Law English family law is derived principally from statute, supplemented by the inherent jurisdiction of the High Court and by an extensive body of case law developed by the …
Marriage and Civil Partnership in English Law
Introduction Marriage and civil partnership are the principal legal frameworks for recognising and regulating relationships in English law. Marriage has historically been governed by both …