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Fathers and child contact part two - for and against
- Authors:
- BAKER Arthur, TOWNSEND Peter
- Journal article citation:
- Justice of the Peace, 11.9.99, 1999, pp.733-735.
- Publisher:
- Butterworth
Discusses the key elements of both pro and anti-contact cultures regarding fathers contact with their children after separation and divorce.
Fathers and child contact. Part one - the problem
- Authors:
- BAKER Arthur, TOWNSEND Peter
- Journal article citation:
- Justice of the Peace, 28.8.99, 1999, pp.690-692.
- Publisher:
- Butterworth
This article discusses the problem that non-resident fathers face over contact with their children after separation or divorce.
Tackling child abduction - serious challenges ahead?
- Authors:
- TOWNSEND Peter, BAKER Arthur
- Journal article citation:
- Justice of the Peace, 1.8.98, 1998, pp.599-601.
- Publisher:
- Butterworth
Parental child abduction, where a child is illegally brought into or illegally taken out of the jurisdiction of England and Wales is increasing. Briefly overviews socio-legal issues relating to child abductions, highlights the plight of children, and looks at the implications of the Hague Convention and the European Convention.
Child contact and the issue of domestic violence - one factor amongst many?
- Authors:
- BAKER Arthur, TOWNSEND Peter
- Journal article citation:
- Justice of the Peace, 12.8.00, 2000, pp.636-638.
- Publisher:
- Butterworth
There is currently a fairly strong pro-contact culture amongst legal and policy circles, where it is seen as generally desirable for men to continue their parenting role though contact with their children after marriage breakdown. However, there has been increasing concern regarding the issue of child contact in cases of domestic violence. Looks at the challenges which face the legal system and policy makers, and the changes that need to be made to previously held assumptions.
Children in care: are there any arguments for an adoption revival? Part I
- Authors:
- BAKER Arthur, TOWNSEND Peter
- Journal article citation:
- Justice of the Peace, 12.9.98, 1998, pp.720-722.
- Publisher:
- Butterworth
Examines issues relating to law, adoption trends, together with policy and problems in the care system.
Unmarried fathers. Are we ending discrimination at last?
- Authors:
- TOWNSEND Peter, BAKER Arthur
- Journal article citation:
- Justice of the Peace, 28.3.98, 1998, pp.236-238.
- Publisher:
- Butterworth
Recent government proposals indicate that unmarried fathers could soon be given an enhanced legal status and the same parental responsibilities as married fathers and all mothers. Discusses the current situation as regards parental responsibility and the possible changes the Lord Chancellor's Consultation Document could bring about.
Post-divorce parenting: rethinking shared residence
- Authors:
- BAKER Arthur, TOWNSEND Peter
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Family Law Quarterly, 8(3), 1996, pp.217-227.
- Publisher:
- Jordan Publishing
Shared residence is the idea that, following divorce or separation, mothers and fathers should retain a strong positive parenting role in their children's lives, with the children actually spending substantial amounts of time living with each parent. Sometimes this arrangement has been called joint physical custody, joint actual custody, time sharing or shared parenting. This article seeks to look at current enthusiasm for shared residence, to examine the obstacles and opposition to the concept, and to attempt an overview and analysis of the current discussion.
Fathers and child contact part three - making it work?
- Authors:
- BAKER Arthur, TOWNSEND Peter
- Journal article citation:
- Justice of the Peace, 25.9.99, 1999, pp.766-768.
- Publisher:
- Butterworth
The third in a series of articles. Discusses how to enforce orders for child contact against the objection of a resident parent.
The Child Support White Paper - summary and analysis
- Authors:
- BAKER Arthur, TOWNSEND Peter
- Journal article citation:
- Justice of the Peace, 7.8.99, 1999, pp.630-634.
- Publisher:
- Butterworth
Looks at the background to the reform, and identifies the key aspects of the reform: new formula; maintenance premium; administration of the new system; disputes and appeals; enforcement measures and tougher sanctions.
The Child Support Green Paper - summary and analysis
- Authors:
- BAKER Arthur, TOWNSEND Peter
- Journal article citation:
- Justice of the Peace, 18.7.98, 1998, pp.556-558.
- Publisher:
- Butterworth
Looks at why reform to the child support system is needed, what key reforms are anticipated and what issues are likely to emerge form the coming debate.