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040			_aWSS _dAFV
100			_avon Dadelszen, Paul _92260
245			_aJudicial reforms in the Family Court of New Zealand _cvon Dadelszen, Paul
260			_aWellington, New Zealand _bLexisNexis NZ _c2007
300			_a14 p. ; computer file : PDF format (56Kb) ; Microsoft Word format (132Kb) ; World Wide Web
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520			_aThis journal article was originally a presentation made to the Symposium of Chief Judges of the Family Courts, Singapore, 23 July 2007. The author provides an overview of some of the legislative and process changes that have taken place in recent years that have changed and expanded the role of the Family Court. The Care of Children Act (2004) is of particular note in this regard. The author discusses some of the procedural reforms the Court is currently involved in, including a new hearing process for difficult childcare disputes and the Family Mediation Pilot. The author makes some suggestions for future reforms, such as counselling for children, the expansion of the role of the Registrar and a more robust appeals process. The author concludes that, although the Family Court has seen substantial changes since its establishment in 1980, further reform based upon lessons learned is necessary.
650	2	4	_aCONTACT (ACCESS) _929
650	2	7	_2FVC _aCHILDREN _9127
650	2	7	_2FVC _aFAMILIES _9238
650	2	7	_2FVC _aINTERVENTION _9326
650	2	7	_2FVC _aJUSTICE _9333
650	2	7	_2FVC _aPOLICY _9447
650	2	7	_2FVC _aTREATMENT _9613
500			_aNew Zealand Family Law Journal 5(11) September 2007 : 267-281
650	2	7	_9458 _aPREVENTION _2FVC
650	2	4	_aCONTACT (ACCESS) _929
651	2	4	_aNEW ZEALAND _92588
773	0		_tNew Zealand Family Law Journal 5(11) September 2007 : 267-281
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