| Author | : Mark Henaghan |
| File Size | : 43,7 Mb |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
| Language | : English |
| Release Date | : 17 May 1992 |
| ISBN | : STANFORD:36105060980880 |
| Pages | : 336 pages |
Family Law Policy in New Zealand by Mark Henaghan Book PDF Summary
Family law affects everyone. It involves us at a deeply personal level, whether we are child or parent, married or single, female or male, Maori or Pakeha. The law can influence our relationships, our values, and the choices we make. It is vital that the law is based on policy which is fair, consistent, and appropriate for the times. Yet family law in New Zealand has developed piecemeal, without a commonly accepted policy for children and families. This collection of essays, written by leading academics and commentators on family law matters, makes a significant contribution to the debate about child and family policy in New Zealand. Unlike much other writing on family law, it considers the goals and purposes of the law, and analyses current trends. Maori aspirations, gender equality, children's rights, the working of the Family Court, family group conferences, and the reduction in state spending are all considered. The authors have highlighted the conflict between the various interests and approaches, and they pose some fundamental and searching questions. What is 'family'? Who should make the crucial decisions concerning a family - professionals, or the family itself? Are the affairs of the family a private matter, or should the State intervene? How does the availability of new birth technologies conflict with the welfare of the child? Are single mothers treated differently under the law? How should money and property be divided on breakup?
