Financial Provision in Family Matters

With the law explained and the procedures set out, Financial Provision in Family Matters provides all the essential information needed for making applications for financial and ancillary relief. It explains what the entitlement is, gives details of the application required, sets out who can make it, explains how to make it, and describes what the court's approach will be. When a number of options are available, advice is given on which to use in different circumstances. There are also warnings of the pitfalls to avoid which could jeopardise the application, and strategies are suggested in order to make the process as efficient as possible. Case law is referred to throughout the text and key judicial decisions are analysed in a series of unique tables - which enable readers to see immediately the significance of each case and any bearing it has on the matter in hand. Adding further to the practical value of the work is a comprehensive selection of precedents for all the major orders. * Clear explanation of the law * All the procedures set out * Includes precedents * Compiled by an unrivalled team of contributors * Unique analysis of case law * Also covers specialist subjects such as bankruptcy, trusts, and more

Introduction. Circumstances in which issues concerning family finance may arise and statutes that apply. The law affecting cohabitees. Married people during currency of marriage. The new provisions under the Family Law Act 1996. Legal provisions other than sections 23 to 37 MCA and pensions. Sections 23 to 25 MCA as amended by FLA 1996 (including pensions). Remaining financial provisions of the MCA. Taxation. Children. Inheritance Act 1975 and intestacy. Legal aid. Welfare benefits. Child support. Enforcement. Draft order and agreements. Financial information. Statutory information.