Domestic Violence: Law and Practice is a comprehensive practitioner's guide to dealing with cases in the UK involving personal protection, harassment, and domestic violence. This sixth edition has been thoroughly revised, taking account of recent UK case-law and providing analysis of all the important procedural developments. The book includes an introduction of the Family Court in the UK. It also includes new chapters dealing with the introduction of domestic violence protections orders and the increasing recognition of the pernicious effect which such violence can have on children. The extensive text is supplemented by appendices containing key forms, precedents, and legislation. [Subject: Domestic Law, Family Law].