Bromley's Family Law remains the most authoritative textbook on the subject and has been used by generations of both students and practitioners as a reliable source of guidance. 2006 sees the publication of the tenth edition while 2007 marks the fiftieth anniversary of its original publication, and indeed the publication of the first textbook on family law. Both detailed and readable, this book offers the fullest consideration of new legislative and case law developments, and their impact on family law. The authors consider these developments alongside changes in practice, including the increasing emphasis placed on alternative dispute resolution, and the active involvement of children in legal proceedings affecting them. Particular attention is also paid to the influence of the European Union, which is becoming increasingly important for a full understanding of family law.

1. Introduction 2. Formation and recognition of adult partnerships 3. The personal and property consequences of marriage, civil partnership and cohabitation 4. The family home 5. Domestic violence 6. Divorce and dissolution 7. Parents and children 8. Parental responsibility 9. Guardianship 10. The welfare principle 11. The voice of the child 12. The court's powers to make orders under Part II of the Children's Act 1989 13. International parental child abduction 14. Children and local authorities 15. Adoption 16. The High Court's inherent powers in respect of children 17. Financial Support for members of the family 18. Financial relief on divorce, dissolution, nullity and separation 19. The legal consequences of a death in the family

Nigel Lowe , Professor of Law, Cardiff University, Gillian Douglas , Professor of Law and Head of Cardiff Law School, Cardiff University