Psychiatrists and psychologists in the family court process

2000 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Alastair Nicholson
Keyword(s):  
Family Court ◽  
The Family ◽  
Court Process

scholarly journals "Any evidence" in the Family Court

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Caroline Hickman
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Family Law ◽  
Family Court ◽  
Judicial Discretion ◽  
The Family ◽  
Court Process

<p>This dissertation examines the origins and justification for the “any evidence” rule which has been a feature of New Zealand family law for many years. The rule provides judicial discretion to admit evidence in the Family Court which would be otherwise inadmissible. Its ongoing value has never been closely examined, although the rule has frequently been criticised.  Selected cases have been examined to determine if reliance on the Evidence Act without the “any evidence” rule would have the deleterious outcomes contemplated. Analysis has shown that the rule has very little use and conversely, that the detriment caused by the rule is greater than the harm it was designed to remedy.  Repeal and reform options are considered to better achieve the specific purposes of the various family law statutes as well as improve the integrity of the Family Court process overall.</p>

scholarly journals An Exploration of the Impact of the Family Court Process on “Invisible” Stepparents

2006 ◽  
Vol 44 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 31-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalie J. Gately ◽  
Lisbeth T. Pike ◽  
Paul T. Murphy
Keyword(s):  
Family Court ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Court Process

scholarly journals "Any evidence" in the Family Court

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Caroline Hickman
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Family Law ◽  
Family Court ◽  
Judicial Discretion ◽  
The Family ◽  
Court Process

<p>This dissertation examines the origins and justification for the “any evidence” rule which has been a feature of New Zealand family law for many years. The rule provides judicial discretion to admit evidence in the Family Court which would be otherwise inadmissible. Its ongoing value has never been closely examined, although the rule has frequently been criticised.  Selected cases have been examined to determine if reliance on the Evidence Act without the “any evidence” rule would have the deleterious outcomes contemplated. Analysis has shown that the rule has very little use and conversely, that the detriment caused by the rule is greater than the harm it was designed to remedy.  Repeal and reform options are considered to better achieve the specific purposes of the various family law statutes as well as improve the integrity of the Family Court process overall.</p>

Becoming me: How transgender teens navigate the Family Court System

2017 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 261-266
Author(s):  
Julie Hughes
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Gender Dysphoria ◽  
Family Court ◽  
Court System ◽  
Full Support ◽  
The Family ◽  
Court Process

Transgender minors are among the most vulnerable, discriminated against and disenfranchised of adolescents, and Australian law imposes a heavy yoke should they wish to begin treatment for gender dysphoria. Even with the full support of health professionals and parents, Australia takes the unique worldwide stance of requiring court approval. A way must be made to spare transgender teenagers from this fearsome, embarrassing and expensive court process. Informed consideration is important, but a multi-disciplinary tribunal could offer this, while minimising the stress and expense. This article begins and ends with Arnold’s story – a snapshot of a transgender teen, facing the Family Court and wanting to ‘become me’.

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