Hey guys,
I need some help with my essay question "Evaluate the effectiveness of the law in achieving justice for family members when breakdowns occur."
I'm kind of lost and my response seems convoluted. I'm thinking of including how justice for all individuals aren't met, instead focusing on the 'best interests of the child' and how that gives rise to parent-conflict - which causes greater detriment to children than the divorce itself.
Should I be explicitly using legislation (Convention on the Rights of the Child; Family Law Act 1975 (Cth); Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 (NSW)) and how they establish their rights, but the courts have the wrong approach?. Should I then suggest better solutions? such as a study/report - 'Child inclusion as a principle and as evidence-based practice', which explains how the child's view and context be given more power by establishing an environment where the family can mediate, which reduces parent-conflict and leads to both parents compromising.
I'm still planning, so nothings set. If you have any advice on developing or even changing the topics.
Thank you