Family Law in South Africa: Private Law

The book provides an accessible introduction to the principles of the law of family. Dealing constructively with the inherent change, uncertainty and possibility within this area of law, the text provides the essential material in a comprehensive source and gives attention to linking up all of the concepts as a holistic whole. It is designed to reflect the content of an undergraduate LLB course, and it covers thoroughly all the important topics within the subject, including recent key developments and cases.

The book includes features to support student learning by inspiring independent, critical and reflective engagement with the subject. The book would also be a useful resource for legal practitioners wishing to clarify new or foundational principles of the field.