Dictionary of Financial Remedies (2018)
Authors: HHJ Edward Hess, Peter Duckworth, Sally Max & Amy Kisser.
The Dictionary of Financial Remedies is a unique reference guide to the key concepts, cases and practice of financial remedies.
An ideal quick reference for when you are in court, conference or mediation and written in a style that will appeal to family lawyers, mediators and other non-lawyers involved in financial remedy proceedings.
Presented in an easy to use A-Z format, with cross-references where required, each entry acts like a practice note on the topic setting out the essential law, key cases and practice points you need to be able to advise on the issue with the minimum of fuss. The book distils the combined experience of the Editors whose aim is to provide a concise, practical handbook that focuses on the most important issues and practice points, covering everything from agreements to variation of settlements.
This 2018 edition includes several new entries to reflect changing practice and developments covering:
- Add-backs
- Chattels
- Hadkinson Orders
- International Enforcement
- Jurisdiction
- Special Contribution
- Stockpiling Orders
Of course, all the other entries have also been reviewed and updated where necessary too.
All this invaluable guidance is packed into a portable A4 book, updated annually, which makes the Dictionary of Financial Remedies the perfect court companion and trusted library reference.
Who would find this book useful?
• Every family law solicitor, barrister or legal executive advising clients on financial provision after separation
• Mediators and other professionals involved in out of court dispute resolution
• Expert witnesses, financial planners and pensions advisers working on financial remedy cases
• McKenzie Friends & litigants in person
2018 edition
Publication due March 2018
A4, paperback
106 pages
ISBN 978-1-85959-677-7
Print: £55
Digital: £55 + VAT
£55.00
Dictionary of Financial Remedies (2018) editors
His Honour Judge Edward Hess
His Honour Judge Edward Hess sits at Portsmouth Combined Court and is the author of Pensions on Divorce. He is also a regular speaker on practical issues in family law practice.
Peter Duckworth
Peter Duckworth, a barrister at 29 Bedford Row, is the author of the long-standing key family law reference work, Matrimonial Property & Finance. He is also a well-respected speaker on family financial remedies.
Sally Max
Sally Max is a barrister at 29 Bedford Row with over 15 years experience working exclusively in financial provision.
Amy Kisser
Amy Kisser is a barrister at QEB specialising in financial provision. She was also part of the drafting team for the standard family orders now in operation throughout the Family Court.