Sharon Thompson is Professor of Law at Cardiff University.

‘As Thompson explains in this intelligent and well-grounded book, there is much more to “equality" than simply dividing by two. The case for reform is made out in strong and cogent terms.' The Rt Hon. Sir Andrew McFarlane, former President of the Family Division

• PART I: Why Reform Is Needed1. The Changing Legal Landscape2. For Richer, for Poorer3. Features of the Current Law4. (Re)evaluating Equal PartnershipPART II: Towards Change5, The Law Commission’s Scoping Project6. The Case for Incremental ReformPART III: The Reforms to Prioritize Short Term7. Making Nuptial Agreements Binding8. Refining Needs9. Categorizing Property10. The Road AheadEpilogue: What About Cohabitants?

Sharon Thompson is Professor of Law at Cardiff University.

‘As Thompson explains in this intelligent and well-grounded book, there is much more to “equality" than simply dividing by two. The case for reform is made out in strong and cogent terms.' The Rt Hon. Sir Andrew McFarlane, former President of the Family Division

• PART I: Why Reform Is Needed1. The Changing Legal Landscape2. For Richer, for Poorer3. Features of the Current Law4. (Re)evaluating Equal PartnershipPART II: Towards Change5, The Law Commission’s Scoping Project6. The Case for Incremental ReformPART III: The Reforms to Prioritize Short Term7. Making Nuptial Agreements Binding8. Refining Needs9. Categorizing Property10. The Road AheadEpilogue: What About Cohabitants?

Sharon Thompson is Professor of Law at Cardiff University.

‘As Thompson explains in this intelligent and well-grounded book, there is much more to “equality" than simply dividing by two. The case for reform is made out in strong and cogent terms.' The Rt Hon. Sir Andrew McFarlane, former President of the Family Division

• PART I: Why Reform Is Needed1. The Changing Legal Landscape2. For Richer, for Poorer3. Features of the Current Law4. (Re)evaluating Equal PartnershipPART II: Towards Change5, The Law Commission’s Scoping Project6. The Case for Incremental ReformPART III: The Reforms to Prioritize Short Term7. Making Nuptial Agreements Binding8. Refining Needs9. Categorizing Property10. The Road AheadEpilogue: What About Cohabitants?