Family Law in Scotland

Family Law in Scotland is a well-established, clear and comprehensive survey of Scots family law - of practical use to practitioners and students alike. Topics are laid out in a clear logical manner covering the formalities and legal consequences of marriage and civil partnership, divorce and dissolution, and important issues relating to children, such as parental rights and responsibilities, protection and adoption. The sixth edition includes the major legislative changes brought about by the Adoption and Children (Scotland) Act 2007 and the Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011.