Publisher's Synopsis
This second edition of the book offers comprehensive guidance on calculating the duration of a marriage, the application of the needs, sharing and compensation principles in short marriage cases, and how the issues of housing, maintenance, pensions, and agreements may be considered following the breakdown of a short marriage.
There is a comprehensive analysis of the updating authorities since the first edition, as well as further consideration of the more historical cases. The following topics are covered:
- How to assess the length of a marriage
- Needs
- Sharing
- Compensation
- Housing
- Income Needs / Maintenance
- Pensions
- Agreements
CONTENTS
Chapter One - Introduction: What Is a Short Marriage and Why Is It Relevant?
Chapter Two - How to Assess the Length of a Marriage
Chapter Three - Needs in a Short Marriage Case
Chapter Four - Sharing in a Short Marriage Case
Chapter Five - Compensation in a Short Marriage Case
Chapter Six - Housing in a Short Marriage Case
Chapter Seven - Income Needs / Spousal Maintenance in a Short Marriage Case
Chapter Eight - Pensions in a Short Marriage Case
Chapter Nine - Agreements in a Short Marriage Case
Chapter Ten - Conclusion
