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NSWLegal StudiesOption: Family
Quick questions on The nature of family law and the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth): HSC Legal Studies
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What is defining family?Show answer
The legal definition of "family" has changed substantially. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, the law recognised only the nuclear family formed by lawful heterosexual marriage. Today, the Commonwealth and the states recognise multiple family forms:
What is the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth)?Show answer
The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) is the central piece of Commonwealth family law legislation. Key features:
What is dispute resolution before court?Show answer
Most family law disputes are resolved without a court hearing. The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) s 60I requires parties to attempt family dispute resolution (mediation) before applying for parenting orders, except in cases of family violence or urgent risk. Family Relationship Centres provide subsidised mediation across Australia.
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