ABC/The Law Report

ABC / The Law Report
20 June 2006

Family Law: Kids and the New Shared Responsibility Ethos

On July 1 - There is going to be a big shake-up in Australia's Family Law
system.

A new Act promotes the idea of shared parenting responsibility and the hope
that (if possible) kids should spend equal time with mum and dad.

It also encourages separating couples to draw up a parenting plan at one of
65 Family Relationship Centers which are being set up around the country

Well what does all this mean for kids?

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following broadcast.

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Guests

Sue Creak,
Lawyer with Hertzberg Haydon, Byron Bay

Steven Ralph,
A Director of Mediation, Family Court of Australia

Linda Dessau,
Family Court Judge, Melbourne

Professor Patrick Parkinsn,
Chair of the Family Law Council

Karen Morris,
Deputy CEO, Interrelate

Nicky Davis,
Senior Lawyer, Legal Aid Queensland