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==Needs of the child assessments== | ==Needs of the child assessments== | ||
Under | Under section 37(1) of the ''[[Family Law Act]]'', when the court or the parties are making orders or agreements about guardianship, parenting arrangements, or contact with a child, the parties and the court must consider the best interests of the child only. Disagreements often arise around what's ''best'' when it comes to these decisions. In some cases, it can help to get the opinion of a neutral third party. Under section 211 of the act, the court can appoint a person, typically a psychologist, clinical counsellor, or social worker, to <span class="noglossary">assess</span> one or more of: | ||
* the needs of a child in relation to a family law dispute, | * the needs of a child in relation to a family law dispute, |