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The 11th edition of Family Law: Cases, Notes and Materials is a comprehensive, carefully curated collection of text, cases, commentary, notes, and questions dealing with the key areas of family law. It is intended as the fundamental text for introductory courses in family law, but, as with previous editions, it is also a useful initial research source for practitioners. This book provides up-to-date coverage of the main issues in family law, the laws governing marriage and divorce, property for both married and unmarried cohabitants, spousal support, child support, parenting, and domestic agreements. This edition includes coverage of emerging aspects of family law as well, such as evolving concepts of parentage, hearing the views of children, the impact of family violence, and social trends that affect family law in an increasingly diverse Canadian society. The 11th edition includes: detailed consideration of the 2021 reforms to parenting laws in the Divorce Act (Bill C-78) and corresponding provincial legislation, and the Supreme Court in BJT v. DT ; greater emphasis on inter-relationship of various issues in family law, in particular, significance of family violence for a range of issues, including the Supreme Court decision in Barendregt v. Grebliunas ; more emphasis on issues of professional responsibility, ethics, and the practice of family law ; updated discussion of issues related to domestic contracts, including the Supreme Court decision in Anderson v. Anderson ; greater consideration of issues related to the increased diversity of Canadian society and the growing number of multiracial families ; consideration of legal issues related to polyamorous families and parenting of transgender children. --publisher.
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"Understanding Family Violence in Family Court Proceedings addresses the growing recognition in Canadian legislation and case law of the need to more effectively address intimate partner violence in family court, with a focus on protecting the safety, well-being, and economic interests of victims and their children post-separation, while also including essential material for professionals working with those who commit family violence. Written by a team of interdisciplinary experts, the book explores various forms of abuse and coercive control, ongoing harassment and emotional abuse after separation, the use of litigation as a tool of abuse, and family violence issues related to parenting and economic matters in post-separation family court cases. Contributors include leading practitioners, scholars in family law and domestic violence, and retired judges, with a foreword by former Chief Justice of Canada, Beverly McLachlin. Offering invaluable insights and practical guidance, Understanding Family Violence in Family Court Proceedings is essential reading for experienced family lawyers, judges, and other professionals, while also providing foundational knowledge for students entering the family justice field or working with survivors of family violence. The book also offers critical perspectives that will make it a valuable addition to gender or feminist studies courses."-- Provided by publisher.
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