Children

Articles

30 Apr 2015

Should men be forced to take paternity leave?

A new law forcing fathers to take paternity leave could mean greater equality and happier family relationships, but there are also financial concerns for businesses and individuals, explains Scott Best

21 Apr 2015

Damages for deception: Will IVF case be the first of many?

A recent case in which a deceived parent was awarded damages will have a ripple effect on family law, say Fiona O'Sullivan and Tania Derrett-Smith

7 Apr 2015

The muffled voice of the child: part three

There is a real opportunity for the old proverb 'Children should be seen and not heard' to become a thing of the past, say Carla Ditz and Helen Greenfield

7 Apr 2015

Inadequate foundations

Noel Arnold reminds practitioners of some of the fundamental principles of advancing with evidence, complying with directions, and considering all options

31 Mar 2015

No happily ever after

A panel of specialist family mediators should be established to provide more support to abducted children, Professor Marilyn Freeman tells Catherine Baksi

24 Mar 2015

Legal aid cuts a 'black mark' on government's children's rights record

Parliamentary committee calls for a review of young people's access to justice

11 Mar 2015

The muffled voice of the child: part two

Carla Ditz and Helen Greenfield explore the need for children to have their voices heard in the court process and consider whether the law is compatible with this

5 Mar 2015

Same, same but better

The new national standards should add quality assurance to children proceedings in the Family Court, claims Victoria Sterritt