For most people their relationships and their families are the most important part of their lives. Nothing can bring greater joy than a happy relationship. Few things can bring greater misery than a relationship that goes wrong. Family law, therefore, deals with hallowed ground; the most sensitive issues in people’s lives. It is not surprising then it is highly controversial and raises issues of considerable significance. This book will seek to introduce you to the fascinating world of family law. On its own, it will not provide you with enough information to get a first in your final exams! However, it will start you down the road to doing really well in your work on this topic. The book provides you with an introduction to the key legal principles; the main cases and important pieces of statute that you need for family law. It will lay the foundation for a successful study of family law. One of the joys about family law is that generally the facts of the cases are easy to understand. The cases do not involve complex financial arrangements you have never heard of, or dense corporate structures that make no sense. Rather we are entering the world of love, heartbreak and the chaos of human relationships. That makes the cases more interesting! It makes it easier to get a handle on the subject and therefore to do well.