2020
DOI: 10.1017/s1744552320000142
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Family dispute resolution and access to justice in Australia

Abstract: The context of this paper is the several innovative reforms since the Australian government changed the family-law system more than forty years ago with the enactment of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth). Whilst no-fault divorce was introduced over four decades ago, the watershed effect of replacing a blaming culture with a collaborative problem-solving approach to family disputing has provided a stepping stone for a progressive pathway to less adversarialism in family conflict. This narrative resonates throughout… Show more

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“…There should be mentioned a very important point regarding the professionalism of those who use alternative methods, since this is what determines the maximum positive effect of the procedure [12][13][14].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…There should be mentioned a very important point regarding the professionalism of those who use alternative methods, since this is what determines the maximum positive effect of the procedure [12][13][14].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Other still utilize a systematic law approach in studies concerned with specific geographical contexts (e.g. Francioni 2016, Liu 2016, Dadhich 2016, Mayanja 2016, Hill and Dalla 2017, Ojelabi and Gutman 2020, Noone and Ojelabi 2020. Finally, many studies combine all of these three characteristics by studying for instance the laws or systematic reforms dealing with refugees, asylum seekers or indigenous peoples in specific countries or regions (e.g.…”
Section: ) Theoretical and Methodological Studiesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Finally, it reviews ramifications for the future considering recommendations from the recent inquiry into the family-law system. 11 The following method/manner of implementing mediation can be used as a solution to family disputes: 9…”
Section: The Role Of Members Of the Muhammadiyah Ulujami Branch Of Pe...mentioning
confidence: 99%