Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Shared care and children's best interests in conflicted separation: a cautionary tale from current research.
Other Titles:	Australian Family Lawyer
Authors:	McIntosh, Jennifer Chisholm, Richard
Keywords:	Family law;Impact on children and young people;Legislation analysis
Year:	2008
Publisher:	Family Law Section - Law Council of Australia
Citation:	20 (1), Summer 2007-2008
Notes:	General Overview: Following the introduction of the Family Law Amendment (Shared Parental Responsibility) Act 2006:, the authors of this Australian article provide new data on the emotional well being of children and consider the implications of substantially shared care arrangements where parents are in continuing conflict. General Overview: Former judge of the Family Court, Richard Chisholm, and Child Clinical psychologist, Jennifer McIntosh, argue that family law professionals should focus on social science, as well as legislation, when attempting to negotiate or establish post-separation care arrangements. The paper presents findings of two reports exploring the impacts of Family Court and community based dispute resolution interventions for parents experiencing significant conflict: The authors discuss the psychological theory regarding the shared care of young children, before placing this into the context of the legislation and the ‘paramount consideration’ principle. The article concludes by summarising the discussion and outlining the implications for policy and practice.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/12306
ISSN:	0817-6531
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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