Family Law - Contemporary issue: Changing Parent Nature of Responsibilities Flashcards
Parental responsibility has changed?
Custody and control as in enforcing parental rights and movement away from parental rights and towards parental responsibility
The law focuses on…
ensuring that parents fulfil their obligation towards children.
What legislation established principle of best interest of the child?
Family Law Act 1975
What did the Family Law Reform Act 1995 change?
It changed the terminology associated with guardianship and developed concept of parental plans
Reforms to family law focus on?
Maintain positive and supportive family structures when families separate.
What primary consideration did the Family Law Amendment (Shared Parental Responsibility) Act 2006 introduce?
It introduced the benefits of the child having a positive and meaningful relationship with both parents and that the child was protected from abuse and family violence.
What additional considerations did the Family Law Amendment (Shared Parental Responsibility) Act 2006 introduce?
It considered the Childs wishes and the financial ability of parents and the relationship between child and parents and established the notion of substantial and significant time spent with each parent.
What is the Time for Action National Councils Plan?
It a plan to reduce violence against women and children
What does the Time for Action National Council Plan do?
It identifies issues undermining effectiveness of DV and child protection legislation framework
What does the Family Law Amendment (Family Violence and other Measure) Act 2011 cover?
Overrules the presumption of equal care as it priorities the Childs protection from harm.
What legislation was created in response to the Time for Action Nationals Councils Plan?
Family Law Amendment (Family Violence and other Measures) Act 2011
Name some community based institutions (non-legal Reponses) which hep parents during separation?
- Womens resource centres
- National Councils of Women of Australia
- Relationships Australia
What are the purposes of the community based institutions?
They help through developing parental care plans, counselling, education and skill training and providing care and support
Changes in the law have led to changes in…..
social acceptance of moral behavior which now enables for both parents to be acknowledged as responsibly financially for the child and towards the growing equality of the role men play
Why has the government reformed these laws?
Government has enacted laws to ensure parents ,meet their responsibilities.
