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The Role of the State in Family Law
Author(s) -
Boshier Hon. Peter,
Kreeger Hon. Judith,
Czutrin Hon. George,
Spelman Julia
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
family court review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.171
H-Index - 4
eISSN - 1744-1617
pISSN - 1531-2445
DOI - 10.1111/fcre.12018
Subject(s) - state (computer science) , family law , law , structuring , intervention (counseling) , political science , family court , state law , domestic relations , sociology , psychology , computer science , statute , algorithm , psychiatry
Jurisdictions around the world have been grappling with the appropriate boundaries for the State's role in family law, particularly during this time of fiscal restraint. This article draws on some of the history and research from N ew Z ealand, C anada and the U nited S tates to outline the fundamental elements of a just family law system. The authors suggest that wherever each State draws its boundaries, it should nevertheless provide for each of those elements. Key points for family court community The state has a vital role in protecting vulnerable people The state has a vital role in providing vehicles for dispute resolution The judge has a leadership role in structuring early intervention in high conflict cases