Family Law: Defining the Family, Human Rights and Legal Aid 0.0 / 5 ? LawFamily LawUniversityNone Created by: daniellemhallCreated on: 18-02-20 22:17 Where is the definition of family given? Fitzpatrick v Sterling 1 of 13 Is there equal treatment in the family? Same-sex couples still not allowed in civil partnerships 2 of 13 A case example on same-sex couples? Wilkinson v Kitzinger 3 of 13 What act does family law have to be compatible with? The Human Rights Act 1998 4 of 13 What Article is particularly relevant to family law? Article 8: right to respect for private and family life 5 of 13 When is the law allowed to interfere with Article 8? When it is necessary, proportionate and in accordance with the law.g. public safety/national security interests 6 of 13 What is 'family life'? There has to be a relationship between the parties 7 of 13 What are the problems with 'family life'? It is difficult to define because attitudes are always shifting, new concepts: IVF, same-sex marriage 8 of 13 What are some problems with legal aid? There is limited funding, not enough money, less need for family lawyers 9 of 13 Who is eligible for legal aid? Domestic violence, when a child is involved in proceedings, protecting children, mediation, forced marriage, exceptional circumstances 10 of 13 What act defines domestic violence? LAPSO 2012 11 of 13 What are some factors within domestic violence? It now takes into account controlling and cohersive behaviour, updating with times 12 of 13 Why has legal funding been cut so drastically? Demand too high, not enough money, the courts have taken the approach that parties should sort their own issues out: divorce is their own problem 13 of 13
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