The Role of Family Law in the Development and Advancement of Society
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Running head: FAMILY LAW AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIETY
The Role of Family Law in the Development and Advancement of Society
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FAMILY LAW AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIETY
Research Question
Is the practice of family law critical to societal development, advancement and support of the
unchanging roles of family in toto?
Background
Family dynamics focus on the changing conditions of society and the challenges and
values embraced with time. Policy makers address the needs of families influencing the
changing society and community at large1. These policies are aimed at supporting the
unchanging roles of family such as Safety, security, stability, and wellbeing of family
members for the benefit of society. Family policy involves economic, social, educational,
health, housing and employment policies coupled with child support activities2. The policies
are focussed on capacity building, enhancement of opportunities and growing individual and
family efforts.
Key Themes of Research
Family law addresses principle issues relating to family such as Divorce, rights of
spouses, abuse and domestic violence. The process of sharing wealth is outlined in the last
will or testament aimed at benefiting the immediate offspring, spouse, relative or friend.
Intergenerational effects such as wealth distribution ensure the enhancement of family
wellbeing after the departure of a family member normally the breadwinner. The recipient (s)
life is expected to continue normally or change to better. Example, in the event that a
financial gift is given, a recipient acquires say a technical skill or use resources to advance
their career. The development of recipient’s intellect, and knowledge advancement is as a
result of the aims of family law in societal and community development at large3.
Preliminary Outline of Research
1 Herring Johnathan Family Law 2919. Oxford University Press 2018
2 Gilmore Stephen and Glenon Lisa (2018) Hayes and Williams’ Family Law, 2018
Oxford University Press 2018
3 Edwards, B. (2012). Growing up in Australia: The longitudinal study of Australian
children: The first decade of life.
Family Matters, (91), 7.
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Research Question
Is the practice of family law critical to societal development, advancement and support of the
unchanging roles of family in toto?
Background
Family dynamics focus on the changing conditions of society and the challenges and
values embraced with time. Policy makers address the needs of families influencing the
changing society and community at large1. These policies are aimed at supporting the
unchanging roles of family such as Safety, security, stability, and wellbeing of family
members for the benefit of society. Family policy involves economic, social, educational,
health, housing and employment policies coupled with child support activities2. The policies
are focussed on capacity building, enhancement of opportunities and growing individual and
family efforts.
Key Themes of Research
Family law addresses principle issues relating to family such as Divorce, rights of
spouses, abuse and domestic violence. The process of sharing wealth is outlined in the last
will or testament aimed at benefiting the immediate offspring, spouse, relative or friend.
Intergenerational effects such as wealth distribution ensure the enhancement of family
wellbeing after the departure of a family member normally the breadwinner. The recipient (s)
life is expected to continue normally or change to better. Example, in the event that a
financial gift is given, a recipient acquires say a technical skill or use resources to advance
their career. The development of recipient’s intellect, and knowledge advancement is as a
result of the aims of family law in societal and community development at large3.
Preliminary Outline of Research
1 Herring Johnathan Family Law 2919. Oxford University Press 2018
2 Gilmore Stephen and Glenon Lisa (2018) Hayes and Williams’ Family Law, 2018
Oxford University Press 2018
3 Edwards, B. (2012). Growing up in Australia: The longitudinal study of Australian
children: The first decade of life.
Family Matters, (91), 7.
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FAMILY LAW AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIETY
The preliminary outline of this paper explores the complexities confronting social
policy framers in family law and those that are involved in the societal services and legal
systems intersecting with family and child related issues. This paper further outlines a
provisional academic exercise through subsequent chapters. Chapter one comprises of a
verbal portrayal of a couple (opposite sex) joined in holy matrimony through a civil
partnership4. The paper has deliberately focussed on opposite sex relationships leaving out
same sex relationships because it remains a controversial topic in society. Furthermore, the
concept of family is not well defined in same sex relationships unless they decide to adopt to
fulfil the concept of family5.
Chapter one Outline
4 Civil Partnerships were innovated to describe relationships between same sex couples.
However, the Supreme ruled that Civil Partnership Act of 2004 must pertain to coupes of
the same sex and opposite sex same sex.
www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/33/contents, accessed 22 January 2019. Indeed, it is
deemed a contravention of the European Convention on Human Rights .
https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/what-european-convention-human-rights.
accessed 22 January 2019
5 The exclusion of such partnerships is based on the fact that they are not wholly
accepted by society as a whole. Indeed, in many respects they tend to be rather
controversial
3
The preliminary outline of this paper explores the complexities confronting social
policy framers in family law and those that are involved in the societal services and legal
systems intersecting with family and child related issues. This paper further outlines a
provisional academic exercise through subsequent chapters. Chapter one comprises of a
verbal portrayal of a couple (opposite sex) joined in holy matrimony through a civil
partnership4. The paper has deliberately focussed on opposite sex relationships leaving out
same sex relationships because it remains a controversial topic in society. Furthermore, the
concept of family is not well defined in same sex relationships unless they decide to adopt to
fulfil the concept of family5.
Chapter one Outline
4 Civil Partnerships were innovated to describe relationships between same sex couples.
However, the Supreme ruled that Civil Partnership Act of 2004 must pertain to coupes of
the same sex and opposite sex same sex.
www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/33/contents, accessed 22 January 2019. Indeed, it is
deemed a contravention of the European Convention on Human Rights .
https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/what-european-convention-human-rights.
accessed 22 January 2019
5 The exclusion of such partnerships is based on the fact that they are not wholly
accepted by society as a whole. Indeed, in many respects they tend to be rather
controversial
3
FAMILY LAW AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIETY
Chapter 2
Chapter two of the paper outlines a subset of aspects of interpersonal realties within
nuclear family. Interpersonal relations in families exist between adults (intra-couple), siblings
and between children and their parents6. The type of environment created for a family
determines the relationship among family members. Children wellbeing being is determined
by the environment they grow in a loving, and caring family breeds a loving environment
hence better mental and emotional development7. On the other hand, children brought up in a
non-caring and hostile environment grow up to possess such characteristics of mental
instability, and cognitive difficulties. The children often find themselves in the wrong hands
6 Ludolph, P. S., & Dale, M. D. (2012). Attachment in child custody: An additive factor, not
a determinative one. Family Law Quarterly, 46(1), 1–40
7Alisha B Parks Effects of Family Structure on Juvenile Delinquency " (2013). Electronic
Theses and Dissertations. Paper 2279. http://dc.etsu.edu/etd/2279
4
Chapter 2
Chapter two of the paper outlines a subset of aspects of interpersonal realties within
nuclear family. Interpersonal relations in families exist between adults (intra-couple), siblings
and between children and their parents6. The type of environment created for a family
determines the relationship among family members. Children wellbeing being is determined
by the environment they grow in a loving, and caring family breeds a loving environment
hence better mental and emotional development7. On the other hand, children brought up in a
non-caring and hostile environment grow up to possess such characteristics of mental
instability, and cognitive difficulties. The children often find themselves in the wrong hands
6 Ludolph, P. S., & Dale, M. D. (2012). Attachment in child custody: An additive factor, not
a determinative one. Family Law Quarterly, 46(1), 1–40
7Alisha B Parks Effects of Family Structure on Juvenile Delinquency " (2013). Electronic
Theses and Dissertations. Paper 2279. http://dc.etsu.edu/etd/2279
4
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