he Family Law Act is comprised of 15 parts, dealing with areas such as divorce, parenting arrangements between separated parents (whether married or not), the protection and financial maintenance for children and property division for the parties involved. The primary aim for Family Law is to effectively address the needs of families experiencing crisis and hardship, whilst protecting the rights of children. It is important to remember that the Family Law Act has been subject to numerous changes and controversial amendments since its introduction in 1975. These changes are a reflection of two factors: political climate and the public frustration with the existing law.

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