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==Needs of the child assessments== | ==Needs of the child assessments== | ||
Where decisions about children are concerned, the question for parents and courts is "What is in the best interests of the child? | Where decisions about children are concerned, the question for parents and courts is "What is in the best interests of the child?" Obviously, disagreements can arise around what's ''best'' when it comes to guardianship, parenting arrangements, or who has contact with a child. Section 37(2) of the ''[[Family Law act]]'' contains more specifics about the factors this consideration involves. In some cases, a neutral third party is needed to provide objectivity. Under s. 211, the court can appoint a person to <span class="noglossary">assess</span> one or more of: | ||
In some cases, a neutral third party is | |||
# the needs of a child in relation to a family law dispute, | # the needs of a child in relation to a family law dispute, | ||
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# the ability and willingness of a party to a family law dispute to satisfy the needs of a child. | # the ability and willingness of a party to a family law dispute to satisfy the needs of a child. | ||
Reports of the first kind are called ''needs of the child assessments''. You might also hear them called ''section 211 reports''. Under the old ''Family Relations Act'' these reports were called ''section 15 reports'' or ''custody and access reports''. These reports can be very helpful in resolving a dispute about the care of children. A court <span class="noglossary">will</span> usually give a great deal of weight to the assessor's opinion and recommendations. | Reports of the first kind are called ''needs of the child assessments''. You might also hear them called ''section 211 reports''. Under the old ''Family Relations Act'' these reports were called ''section 15 reports'' or ''custody and access reports''. These reports can be very helpful in resolving a dispute about the care of children. A court <span class="noglossary">will</span> usually give a great deal of weight to the assessor's opinion and recommendations. The neutrality of these reports is a very important standard. | ||
==Picking the assessor== | ==Picking the assessor== | ||