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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