This new edition continues the approach of previous editions in giving students material concerning family law from a range of disciplines and a diversity of perspectives. All viewpoints that may be found in the legal literature on family law are represented in the book through extracts, notes and questions. The new edition is thoroughly revised and updated with the latest research and case law. It features: Extensive new material on the demographics of the family, including new social science evidence on: Australian social attitudes to different family forms. Types of de facto relationships. Gay and lesbian couples. Gender roles and housework; A new chapter on dispute resolution, including material on: Family Relationship Centres. The requirement of dispute resolution before filing. Child inclusive mediation. Feminist perspectives on mediation. The less adversarial trial. The Child Responsive Model; New material on collaborative law, including excerpts from Best Practice Guidelines for family lawyers; A completely revised chapter on family violence, covering: Typologies of violence. Feminist perspectives on violence. Evidence of allegations of violence in family law proceedings. Best practice guidelines for family lawyers on assisting victims of violence; Commentary on the same sex marriage debate and civil partnerships; Extensive new material on income levels of separated and unmarried parents and on the costs of caring; A completely revised chapter on child support; A substantially revised chapter on third parties and family property; Discussion of the new Federal law on the property of de facto couples; and Examination of the new law of Part VII on children.
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Publisher
Law Book Co of Australasia
ISBN-13
9780455226385
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96497573
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Author
Patrick Parkinson
Publication Name
Australian Family Law in Context: Commentary and Materials