The Ancillary Relief Handbook has established itself as a first resort for thousands of matrimonial lawyers. By combining a clear explanation of the legal principles with straightforward advice on practice and procedure, Roger Bird has produced the essential reference work for the busy family lawyer.This new edition has been thoroughly revised. It takes account of all recent case-law and provides analysis of the important developments. Additionally, there is a detailed examination of the new ancillary relief costs regime and a consideration of the implications for family lawyers. The extensive text is supplemented by appendices containing key precedents and legislation.ContentsIntroduction to ancillary reliefPeriodical paymentsSecured periodical paymentsLump sum ordersTransfer of property orders and housing needsSettlement of property orders and variation of settlementsOrders for saleAvoidance of disposition and other injunctionsConsent ordersPensionsChildrenInsolvency and rights of creditorsVariationMiscellaneous applicationsFinancial relief after overseas divorceProcedureCostsAppealsEnforcementThe impact of the Human Rights Act 1998The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002Future developmentsA summing upAppendices: Precedents and LegislationREVIEWS"a useful and compact guide for the daily intricacies of ancillary relief . an excellent guide for a newly qualified practitioner and will provide a valuable aide-memoire for the more experienced lawyer"Family Law"a masterly review of a complex subject matter .
explains with clarity the salient issues . guaranteed to give information and reassurance whenever the family practitioner needs it"Margaret McDonald Daw, Senior Lecturer in Law and Practising Solicitor, School of Law, The Manchester Metropolitan University"The author writes with authority and academic excellence . full of useful guidance . practitioners and law students will find this a useful and readable work, and a very helpful addition to their reference library"Solicitors Journal"a book such as this is greatly needed"The Legal Executive Journal"does exactly what it clearly sets out to do . provides a handbook of readily digestible chapters on all aspects of ancillary relief . a welcome addition to any family practitioner's library"New Law Journal"an authorative and concise reference book, with clear supporting material"ALC Newsletter.