Family Law and Bankruptcy 2nd ed

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Family Law and Bankruptcy has been designed to unpack the complex intersection between family law and bankruptcy. This book is a must-have reference for legal practitioners in these areas of law, as well as for insolvency practitioners. 

This book is written by Peter Fary, a Judge on the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, who has extensive experience practicing in family, commercial and insolvency law. This text provides clear explanations of concepts supported by references to the pertinent legislation and case law. 

This second edition features updates for the Family Law Amendment Act 2023 (Cth) and the Family Law Amendment Act 2024 (Cth), as well as pertinent analysis of resulting case law.  

Features

• A unique, accessible and comprehensive guide to the intersection of bankruptcy and family law matters
• Authored by a leading expert and sitting Judge in the area
• Update to date commentary on cases and legislation

table of content

• Chapter 1    Introduction

  Chapter 2    State of Law Prior to 2005 Amendments

  Chapter 3    Critical Amendments to the Bankruptcy Act and Family Law Act

  Chapter 4    Jurisdiction and Transfer

  Chapter 5    Consequences of Bankruptcy

  Chapter 6    Proceedings under the Bankruptcy Act

  Chapter 7    Property Settlement Proceedings: General

  Chapter 8    Property Settlement Proceedings: Alteration of Property Interests

  Chapter 9    Property Settlement Proceedings: Setting Aside or Varying Property Adjustment Orders

  Chapter 10   Spousal Maintenance

  Chapter 11   Financial Agreements

  Chapter 12   Transactions to Defeat Claims under the Family Law Act

  Chapter 13   Child Support

  Chapter 14   Additional Matters Arising under the Family Law Act and FCFCOA Family Law Rules