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Lexis Nexis Butterworths Student Companion Family Law, 2nd edition (eBook)
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The second edition of Butterworths Student Companion: Family Law contains concise yet detailed summaries of leading New Zealand decisions crucial for the study of family law, within their relevant legislative context.
Release Date:
March 01, 2014
ISBN/ISSN:
9781927227879
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Product description
This is an invaluable, easy-to-read reference tool designed to be used in conjunction with lecture notes and existing text materials.
Features:
• Part of a series
• Comprises concise and readable case summaries
• Provides comprehensive and accessible coverage of the case law that a law student is required to know
• Ideal for international students sitting their conversion exams who need an overview of New Zealand family law.
• Up-to-date
• Small, inexpensive and easy to read and understand so complements the weightier prescribed text books
Table of contents
-PREFACE
-TABLE OF CASES
-ADULT RELATIONSHIPS
Marriage
Definition of marriage
-Dissolution of marriage
-Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill
De facto relationship
-Definition of de facto relationship
Civil Union
-Civil Union Act 2004
-Property (Relationships) Act 1976
-Spousal maintenance
-Liability to maintain during relationship
-Liability to maintain after relationship
-Interim maintenance
BECOMING A PARENT
-Paternity
Adoption
-Adoption Act 1955
-Reproductive Technology
-IVF
-Egg and sperm donation
-Embryo donation
-Surrogacy
-Saviour siblings
DAY-TO-DAY CARE AND CONTACT
-Care of Children Act 2004
-Purpose of the Act
-Child's welfare and best interests paramount
-Leading principles
-Child's views
-Parenting order
-Day-to-day care
-Contact
-Allegations of violence
GUARDIANSHIP
-Definition of guardianship
-Termination of guardianship
RELOCATION
-Kacem v Bashir
-Principles
WARDSHIP
-General
-Medical Treatment
-Child's capacity to consent
-Sterilisation
-HAUGUE CONVENTION
-General
-"Grave risk" / "Intolerable situation"
-Acquiescence
-Child's objection
CARE AND PROTECTION
-Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Act 1989
-General principles
-Family group conference
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
-Domestic Violence Act 1995
-Protection orders
-Police safety orders
CHILD SUPPORT
-Child Support Act 1991
-"Parent"
-Formula
-Objections
FAMILY PROTECTION
-Family Protection Act 1955
-Testamentary promises
