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Corporal Punishment of Children (Qld)
Corporal Punishment of Children (Qld) In all states and territories of Australia, it is lawful to use reasonable force to discipline a child. However, there is a different legislative scheme that governs this in every jurisdiction. This page deals with corporal punishment of children in Queensland. What is corporal punishment? ....
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Corporal Punishment of Children (WA)
Corporal Punishment of Children (WA) In Western Australia, criminal law permits a person to physically discipline a child under some circumstances. The reasonable discipline of a child may be used as a defence to a charge of assault if the accused person was acting in the capacity of a parent. ....
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Religious Disputes in Parenting Cases
Religious Disputes in Parenting Cases As a nation, Australia prides itself on cultural diversity and religious freedom. However, this does not mean that Australian families never experience conflicts over religion. One scenario where conflict of religious views can become particularly intense is between separated parents in relation to the raising ....
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Parenting Orders for Infants and Very Young Children
Parenting Orders for Infants and Very Young Children Agreeing on parenting arrangements is often a challenge for separated parents, especially when it involves infants or very young children. The developmental needs of a very young child complicate the usual legal and logistical considerations that arise in parenting cases. This article ....
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Death of a Separated Parent The death of a parent who shares responsibility for a child will often create legal complexity beyond the personal loss. In Australia, the question of who will care for minor children depends on the family dynamic, the views of the surviving parent and the children ....
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Undefended Hearings in Family Law
Undefended Hearings in Family Law The idea of a family law hearing suggests two parties fighting over property division or parental responsibility. However, not every hearing has two active participants, as one party may refuse to cooperate or not wish to be present during the proceeding. When one side fails ....
Separated But Living Under One Roof
Separated But Living Under One Roof When a marriage or de facto relationship ends, one party typically leaves the shared residence. This change in living arrangements usually marks the beginning of the legal period of “separation” of the parties. However, there are instances when the parties continue to live together ....
Contesting a Divorce In Australia, divorce law operates on a no-fault basis, so neither party needs to prove wrongdoing to seek a divorce. Broadly speaking, a person cannot prevent their spouse from obtaining a divorce simply because they do not wish to break up. However, there are circumstances when a ....
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Sentencing Discounts (NSW) In New South Wales when a person pleads guilty to a criminal offence, the court applies a sentencing discount. This means that the sentence the person receives is more lenient than the sentence that would have been imposed if they had been found guilty after a trial. ....
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