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Article
Separated parents and the family law system: what does the evidence say?
Publisher
Divorce
Child welfare
Family Court
Family law
Courts
Families
Law
Australia
Description
Talk of reforming the Family Court and family law system is back in the headlines, but agitation about the family law system has a long history.
Since the introduction of the Family Law Act and the establishment of the Family Court of Australia in 1976, there have been many parliamentary inquiries and numerous reforms. However, sad stories of parents who’ve had a tough time of the law continue to shape public and politcians’ perceptions of how family law functions in Australia.
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Publication Details
Copyright:
The Conversation Media Group 2016
License type:
CC BY-ND
Access Rights Type:
open
Post date:
29 Jul 2016
