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Family Justice Council

The Family Justice Council (FJC) was set up by the Department of Constitutional Affairs (DCA) following the consultation paper, 'Promoting inter-agency working in the family justice system' published in 2002. The purpose of the FJC is to "promote an inter-disciplinary approach to the needs of family justice" and their work includes identifying best practice in the family justice system and consulting with government departments on current policy. Background information on the FJC including their activities and terms of reference is given on the site.

International Child Abduction Database

The International Child Abduction Database (INCADAT) was established by the Hague Conference on Private International Law and is freely available on their website. INCADAT contains national court decisions regarding the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. It can be browsed by state, or searched by case name, court, judges, state, date, legal basis or keyword. The full record (requires free registration) for each case also includes a summary of the facts.

High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland Family Division Decisions

A BAILII database containing decisions of the Northern Ireland High Court of Justice, Family Division. The database contains all decisions from 2000 onwards to date. Cases are listed alphabetically by party name and chronologically by year. The system also offers a comprehensive search facility and Recent Cases listing. The British and Irish Legal Information Institute (BAILII) is a collaborative service providing free access to primary legal materials for the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.

Family Law Council

Website of the Australian Family Law Council, a statutory body set up to advise the Attorney-General. The site provides information about the work of Council and makes available its reports, discussion papers, Letters of Advice to the Attorney General and other publications.

Family Court of Australia

Official website of the Family Court of Australia who describe their purpose as "facilitating the resolution of disputes arising from family separation". The site has information about the court including administrative details such as court lists, fees, downloadable forms and case management directions. There is advice aimed at the general public dealing with issues such as divorce, separation, children, property and money matters and a selection of online brochures dealing with mediation services, parental responsibility and maintenance procedure.

Divorcenet.com

Website of Divorcenet.com a site providing articles and legal information on divorce in the United States produced by LawTek Media Group, LLC. Legal resources are arranged by state and contain legislation, judicial opinions, bar associations, articles, bulletin boards and local lawyers. Other topics covered on the site include mediation, insurance, bankruptcy and military divorce. These sections have articles, books, FAQs and links to relevant organisations. Questions relating to divorce can be posted on the site and are answered by divorce, counselling and tax experts.

International Academy of Family Lawyers

Global association of experts in family law, founded in 1986 with the aim of improving family law practice throughout the world. The website has an overview of the academy's work, details of events. and a directory of family lawyers (IAFL fellows). The Resources section includes press releases, webinars, IAML amicus briefs and lectures. Parts of the site are restricted to members.

ABA Section of Family Law

Website for the American Bar Association Family Law Section which was formed in 1958 to improve the administration of justice in family law and to "serve as the national leader in the field of marital and family law". Membership is drawn from family law practitioners and law students. The Family Law Section deals with legal issues such as divorce, custody, adoption, paternity, child abduction and mediation. There are sections aimed at members, students and the general public.

Center on Children, Families, and the Law (The)

The Center on Children, Families, and the Law is located at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. It conducts research into public policy and the law relating to children and families. Selected publications are available on the website, including Nebraska Revised Statutes: Selected Provisions Pertaining to Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice, and Vulnerable Adults (known as the "Red Book").

International Society of Family Law

The International Society of Family Law (Association Internationale de Droit de la Famille / Internationale Gessellschaft fur Familienrecht) is an independent scholarly association for academics and practising lawyers. Its website has details of its publications, including indexes to the International Survey of Family Law; it also provides the ISFL newsletter. The site also provides details of past and forthcoming conferences. Parts of the site are restricted to members.
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