FAMILY VIOLENCE AND FAMILY LAW: Time to re-visit the impact of violence on property settlements?

The article offers information on the family violence aspects in the family law and role of courts to consider of family violence in property settlements lawsuits. Topics discussed include dealing with the presence of family violence when making parenting orders; reforms in the Family Law Act 1975 to improve the response of family courts to family violence and child abuse; and handling property and finances after separation for married couples by courts.