Divorce, Dissolution and Separation

Divorce, Dissolution and Separation A guide to the new law and practice

A practical guide to divorce, dissolution and separation in relation to marriage and civil partnership in England and Wales in the light of changes to the legislation.

This book provides:

• an up-to-date guide to the reforms and related issues arising from the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020;
• a full explanation of how the new divorce and civil partnership rules (Family Procedure Rules 2010) are expected to work, especially Parts 6 (service) and 7 (procedure for applications in matrimonial and civil partnership proceedings); and
• advice on related issues such as the validity of marriage, which is an important issue in an ever-expanding minority of cases.

This guide provides full commentary on the procedural changes for contentious matters, overlooked by rule-makers, with suggestions as to how these can be dealt with in practice, and is a comprehensive source of procedural advice on changes to the legislation.

About the Author

David Burrows is a specialist family lawyer; solicitor advocate in all levels of court (including House of Lords); first secretary of Bristol Mediation Service (then conciliation service): 1976; founder member of Solicitors Family Law Association (now Resolution), chairman 2003/4; and a founder member of Law Society’s Children Panel.

Reviews

An indispensable guide to the new law and practice. David’s well-structured book provides a comprehensive walk through for more junior practitioners and those unfamiliar with the changes and a ‘go to’ for more senior divorce lawyers. I haven’t found a question which hasn’t been addressed. Excellent!

Contents

1. Introduction;
2. Marriage, civil partnership and validity;
3. DDSA the law and regulations;
4. Standard cases;
5. Disputed cases;
6. Interim applications in cases;
7. Starting and service of application;
8. Delay of cases and rescission;
9. Money and agreements;
10. Costs;
Appendices.

Book Information

ISBN 9781784461492
Author David Burrows
Format Paperback
Pages 222
Publisher The Law Society