by District Judge John Mitchell
Access the knowledge to instruct your solicitor or conduct your own case.
This book, written for family lawyers, combines a thorough analysis of the law with a clear explanation of procedure from initial application to final hearing.
Recommended by FNF for Litigants in Person.
Children Act Private Law Proceedings: A Handbook - Available to order via Amazon
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Becoming a father is one of most common but also one of the most profoundly life-altering experiences a man can have. It is up there with puberty, falling in love and experiencing your first loss. Fifty years ago a father’s role was assumed to be clear: he went to work; he provided the pay cheque; and he acted as a disciplinarian when he got home. But today a father’s role is much more fluid and complex.
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FNF is proud to offer the following book which is available for purchase through our office.
FNF's guide to shared parenting
by Sue Secker
After family breakdown, reaching agreement about children can be difficult. It seems far more common for children to live with one parent, usually the mother, and some fathers subsequently face an unequal struggle to remain part of their children's lives.
This practical guide is based on the experiences of FNF members and their families. It will be of interest to anyone wanting to ensure children get the best of both parents' worlds after family breakdown. It provides invaluable information about the real issues that have to be faced, such as dealing sensitively with your ex-partner, coping with the various agencies who may become involved and getting to grips with the legal system and the courts.
Don't ever give up hope.
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Advocacy in Family Proceedings: Theory and Practice restates the theory and established rules of good advocacy and refines them in the light of the specific needs of family lawyers. This fully updated new edition, reflecting all recent developments, explores the writing on this subject generally and then applies it to the various types of family proceedings, including applications under the Children Act 1989 (private and public law);adoption; child abduction; ancillary relief; domestic violence; same sex families and appeals. It provides an invaluable guide for both the student and the beginning advocate towards understanding the theory and practice of presenting cases to judges involving issues surrounding the breakdown of families No area of law rests so firmly on the advice and evidence of experts, and the author therefore provides a background of the research available in each of the most contentious areas of family law.
Advocacy In Family Proceedings
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The Family Court without a Lawyer is the book that all those who have to go to court to sort out issues over separation, money or children and do not have a lawyer to represent them need. This thoroughly revised 3rd edition has been fully updated to explain the new law and procedures in force from June 2017. It includes a substantially re-written chapter on domestic violence, a new section on special measures for vulnerable parties, more detailed information on international aspects of children and finance issues and a fully updated finance chapter to include maintenance, bankruptcy and social media evidence in relation to disclosure. The book includes advice such as: what to expect and where to go when at the court; what to think about when deciding to call a witness; how to challenge a judge's decision through an appeal;clear explanations of legal terms, jargon and concepts. All this practical advice and support makes The Family Court without a Lawyer much more than just a DIY divorce book. It is a practical tool to help unrepresented litigants in court and a reference to help them understand what happens in the Family Court, whether or not they have a lawyer. The Family Court without a Lawyer is also useful for those supporting someone through the court process; who have a lawyer but want to gain a better understanding of what is going on; or who want to consider the available options before going to court. The Family Court without a Lawyer is essential reading for Family Litigants in Person, Advice and support agencies involved in family breakdown and family law solicitors.
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Divorce Poison
Dr Richard Warshak
The best book we’ve found which addresses parental alienation. Don’t be put off by the American title, this is the required handbook for separating parents, far superior to the UK Ludwig Lowenstein book ‘Parental Alienation’. Worthwhile reading for all separated parents with practical advice. It will enable you to identify the warning signs and also to avoid inadvertently adopting some of the alienating behaviour yourself. Your child needs you to read this book.
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Celia Conrad
Part 1 (about one third of the book) deals with ‘Family Matters’ – e.g. the importance of fathers, dealing with your ex and so on. The remainder of the book is devoted to the law and court applications. The author was formerly a practising family law solicitor and she covers this thoroughly and accurately (unlike some books), packing in a great deal of information. There are many ordinary books covering this area – this one is worthwhile.
Fathers Matter: A Guide to Contact on Separation and Divorce
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Sarah Hart
Sarah Hart is a member and Special Adviser to Mothers Apart From Their Children (MATCH) - FNF's sister organisation.
A Mother Apart: How to Let Go of Guilt and Find Happiness Living Apart from Your Child
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Linda Jones
Faced with the reality that you are going to split with your partner, the last thing you need is the added worry of what to say to your children or how to answer their questions. This book is here to help. Its easy-to-read style covers the practical, emotional and physical impact of a separation, from breaking the news and organising living arrangements to dating and step-families. It pulls together a wealth of experiences and anecdotes from adults and children, as well as experts, counsellors and lawyers who can offer crucial advice. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, carer or teacher, this book will help you reduce and manage the pain and stress for children when a relationship ends. Forget the guilt trip. All any parent wants for their children is the best and that includes those parents who decide to go their separate ways.
Divorce and Separation - The Essential Guide
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Dr Mary Welstead
This is a brilliantly written, well-indexed, concise book (114 pp). It covers practical, emotional and financial points, including a chapter on the children’s best interests. The ‘useful organisations’ list at the back is comprehensive.
It is essential introductory reading for people who are facing the breakdown of marriage, cohabitation or civil partnerships.
Divorce and Separation: a legal guide for all couples
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William Bernet, M.D.
The authors of this book believe that parental alienation is not simply a minor aberration in the life of a family, but a serious mental condition. Because of the false belief that the alienated parent is a dangerous or unworthy person, the child loses one of the most important relationships in his or her life. This book contains much information about the validity, reliability, and prevalence of parental alienation.It also includes a comprehensive international bibliography regarding parental alienation with more than 600 citations. In order to bring life to the definitions and the technical writing, several short clinical vignettes have been included. These vignettes are based on actual families and real events, but have been modified to protect the privacy of both the parents and children.
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