| Description |
1 online resource (vi, 230 pages) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 222-223) and index. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Summary |
The Handbook of Separation and Divorce is principally concerned with the financial consequences of a marriage breakdown. It suggests what should be done when a marriage is in difficulty, and ensures that advice is obtained from a specialist solicitor. |
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There are few people whose lives are unaffected by marriage breakdown. Yet how many are well informed about the divorce process and/or appreciate the wide powers the court has to redistribute property and income after divorce? Those who act without the benefit of specialist legal advice can risk impoverishing themselves and their families by accepting less than the court may award them or offering more than the court would order them to give. The Handbook of Separation and Divorce is principally concerned with the financial consequences of marriage breakdown in England and Wales. It suggests what should be done when a marriage is in difficulty and ensures that advice is obtained from a solicitor who is a specialist. It recognises that everyone who separates or divorces will be the poorer and recommends that where appropriate those who can face mediation should undertake it while at the same time ensuring they can get independent legal advice. The Handbook of Separation and Divorce will be essential reading for social workers and health professionals as well as the general reader and those going through, or considering, divorce or separation. There are few people whose lives are unaffected by marriage breakdown. Yet how many are well informed about the divorce process and/or appreciate the wide powers the court has to redistribute property and income after divorce? Those who act without the benefit of specialist legal advice can risk impoverishing themselves and their families by accepting less than the court may award them or offering more than the court would order them to give. The Handbook of Separation and Divorce is principally concerned with the financial consequences of marriage breakdown in England and Wales. It suggests what should be done when a marriage is in difficulty and ensures that advice is obtained from a solicitor who is a specialist. It recognises that everyone who separates or divorces will be the poorer and recommends that where appropriate those who can face mediation should undertake it while at the same time ensuring they can get independent legal advice. The Handbook of Separation and Divorce will be essential reading for social workers and health professionals as well as the general reader and those going through, or considering, divorce or separation. |
| Contents |
Chapter Introduction -- chapter 1 Is your divorce really necessary? -- chapter 2 First steps -- chapter 3 Paying for legal advice and representation -- chapter 4 Separation -- chapter 5 Emergency remedies -- chapter 6 The divorce process -- chapter 7 Financial applications -- chapter 8 Insolvency -- chapter 9 Housing and property -- chapter 10 Benefits for divorced and separated people, / Gareth Morgan -- chapter 11 Maintenance of children -- chapter 12 Pensions and insurance -- chapter 13 Foreign element -- chapter 14 Mediation -- chapter 15 The mechanics of settlement -- chapter 16 Death and taxes -- chapter 17 Enforcement of court orders. |
| Local Note |
EBSCOhost SocINDEX with Full Text |
| Language |
English. |
| Subject |
Separation (Law) -- Great Britain.
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Divorce -- Law and legislation -- Great Britain.
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Marriage law -- Great Britain.
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LAW -- Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice.
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Advice and Rights.
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Divorce -- Law and legislation.
(OCoLC)fst00895818
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Marriage law. (OCoLC)fst01010611
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Separation (Law) (OCoLC)fst01112708
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Great Britain. (OCoLC)fst01204623
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Mantle, Wendy. Handbook of separation and divorce. London ; New York : Routledge, 1996 (DLC) 98146024 |
| ISBN |
0203426606 (electronic book) |
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9780203426609 (electronic book) |
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0415106621 (Cloth) |
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041510663X (Paper) |
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9780415106627 |
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0415106621 |
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