| Born in Hope: The Early Years of the Family Court of Australia Contributor(s): Swain, Shurlee (Author) |
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ISBN: 1742232922 ISBN-13: 9781742232928 Publisher: University of New South Wales Press OUR PRICE: $54.14 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Law | Family Law - General - History | Australia & New Zealand - General - Law | Legal History |
| Dewey: 346.940 |
| LCCN: 2012452386 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6" W x 9.1" (0.70 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Australian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Family Law Act of 1975 and the establishment of the Family Court of Australia in the following year aimed to revolutionize the settlement of marital disputes. But the court quickly became the focus of hostility, and many saw it as a failed experiment. Drawing on interviews with judges, lawyers, and counselors, this book challenges that notion and captures the complexity of the early years as the Family Court grappled with increasing media criticism and acts of violence never before seen in the Australian legal system. This intriguing oral history provides a deeper understanding of the legal institution that arguably impacts a larger proportion of Australians than any other. |