Tag: best interests of the child family law act

In Australian family law, the concept of the "best interests of the child" stands as a foundational principle. Whenever a parent or the Court is faced with decisions pertaining to a child, the paramount consideration is always the child's best interests. But what precisely does this notion encompass in the Australian context? What Does the Law Dictate? Section 60CC of the Family Law Act 1975 delineates the criteria for determining the best interests of the child, relying on two primary considerations: 1. Fostering a Meaningful Relationship The first consideration revolves around assessing the benefit to the child of maintaining a...