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Sir Bob Geldof said in July 2004: "I wish this book had been around when I went through my contemptible experiences at the hands of the Family Courts. It would have helped explain what was happening to me - This book is a timely, invaluable guide around the many hurdles and obstructions the Courts will put in a man's way to stop him being a dad to his kids. Read it and learn."
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This user-friendly and practical book is a step-by-step guide for fathers seeking contact with their children after separation and divorce, and all those connected with a father in that situation. Divided into three parts, it explains with clarity and compassion how the law affects fathers and navigates the reader through this increasingly complicated area of family law, and potential areas of conflict. Part 1 deals with the family, and the effects of separation on children and fathers; Part 2 deals with the current law, the workings of the family court system and recent important changes. In this thoroughly revised and expanded second edition, the author has included additional sections on paternity; civil partnerships; grandparents; the separate representation of children; litigants in person; disclosure, confidentiality and publicity; and appeals. Part 3 deals with the issue of reform and considers proposals for change. Celia Conrad's indispensable bestselling book remains essential reading for anyone interested in issues of concern for fathers and offers invaluable insight into the plight of loving fathers separated from their children.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What a welcome to my bookshelf the new, revised version of this book has been. Recommended by a friend at a difficult time, when my marriage and family unit suffered irretrievable breakdown, Conrad's support for the father's side (without opposing that of the mother's) proved to be a lifeline to my progress, especially as I had already wasted considerable time and money out of ignorance of family law and how it works.
I needed a book which would clearly show my paternal rights and help me to prepare a legal case to clarify my rights over my children. I looked at quite a few books, several written by dads who had been through similar turmoil, but they only offered emotional support where this lawyer/author offered considerable legal substance in additional to the emotional.
Set in three parts and written in easy, understandable English, it is comprehensive, concise and in no way condescending. Part one considers the effect of separation on children and fathers, where so often books seem to favour those of the mother and children. Part two is right up to date on current issues and changes to the law with additional sections- publicity and coping with the stress of going to appeal were especially helpful in my case. Part three brings the author's expertise to the fore as she discusses reform and looks forward to the need for change. Her sensitivity throughout is commendable.
In all, as a total 'dad friendly' package, it reassured me in times of doubt, bolstered my confidence to proceed, and assisted my knowledge and understanding at a very difficult time of my life. Needless to say, my own outcome was positive and my rights to the children have been fairly secured, in no small part due to this book. It is the only piece of literature you will need; and absolute find!
I needed a book which would clearly show my paternal rights and help me to prepare a legal case to clarify my rights over my children. I looked at quite a few books, several written by dads who had been through similar turmoil, but they only offered emotional support where this lawyer/author offered considerable legal substance in additional to the emotional.
Set in three parts and written in easy, understandable English, it is comprehensive, concise and in no way condescending. Part one considers the effect of separation on children and fathers, where so often books seem to favour those of the mother and children. Part two is right up to date on current issues and changes to the law with additional sections- publicity and coping with the stress of going to appeal were especially helpful in my case. Part three brings the author's expertise to the fore as she discusses reform and looks forward to the need for change. Her sensitivity throughout is commendable.
In all, as a total 'dad friendly' package, it reassured me in times of doubt, bolstered my confidence to proceed, and assisted my knowledge and understanding at a very difficult time of my life. Needless to say, my own outcome was positive and my rights to the children have been fairly secured, in no small part due to this book. It is the only piece of literature you will need; and absolute find!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Sadly needed this book.
Excellent, helped loads. Would recommend to any other fathers under going seperation / divorce.
Excellent, helped loads. Would recommend to any other fathers under going seperation / divorce.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I liked the clear presentation of this book and its refreshingly
non-adversarial stance with a mix of sensible and sensitive advice.
The legal advice is absolutely reliable and up-to-date.
The psychological counselling invaluable.
"Mothers" reading it would appreciate its impartiality.
It is worth every penny.
I would have liked to read more about "how the law treats grandparents and members of the extended family" but it seems that the law does not consider them yet.
I bought 2 copies of the first edition of this book and find that this 2nd edition has been much enlarged.
Please only publish my initials as I am a family member trying to keep contacts with both sides (hence my initial double purchase !)
non-adversarial stance with a mix of sensible and sensitive advice.
The legal advice is absolutely reliable and up-to-date.
The psychological counselling invaluable.
"Mothers" reading it would appreciate its impartiality.
It is worth every penny.
I would have liked to read more about "how the law treats grandparents and members of the extended family" but it seems that the law does not consider them yet.
I bought 2 copies of the first edition of this book and find that this 2nd edition has been much enlarged.
Please only publish my initials as I am a family member trying to keep contacts with both sides (hence my initial double purchase !)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
E.Bigden
This work is judiciously balanced: it is thoughtful and practical, introducing a complex theme with lucidness and order. Read more
Published on 9 Dec 2007 by Mr. Edward N. Bigden
soup to nuts
Celia Conrad is an clear authority on this topic and her mastery of detail is abundant throughout. Discussion about the rights of fathers in child custody debates has tended to be... Read more
Published on 26 Nov 2007 by Simon Boughey
Meticulous compassion
Books in this area tend to be either dry-as-dust legal tomes or splashy and imprecisely over-emotional attacks on or defences of the rights of fathers. Read more
Published on 26 Nov 2007 by ophicleide
An essential resource
This book is a comprehensive, practical and easy to read step by step guide. It answered all of my questions and gave me sound advice and suggested options that I never knew... Read more
Published on 2 Nov 2007 by G. Houghton
two sides of a coin.....
I read this with great interest, then I read my second purchase FAMILY COURT HELL by Mark Harris. Celia Conrad carefuly details what should happen when you go to these appalling... Read more
Published on 5 Sep 2007 by martin harrowsmith
Essential reading
The best guide yet for fathers fighting in the family courts to maintain the fragile relationship with their children. Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2007 by Nicholas Langford
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