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FAMILY LAW

Time allowed: THREE hours.

Answer FOUR questions, AT LEAST ONE question from Part I and AT LEAST ONE question from Part II.

PART I

Answer AT LEAST ONE question from this Part.

1. "It may seem rather odd to ask: Who is a parent? But the concept of parenthood is far from straightforward." (Herring)

Discuss.

2. Discuss how English law AND the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Abduction address child abduction.

3. David, aged 36, is a successful writer of novels for children. David is in a civil partnership with Peter. They live in Holland Park in a mansion with four bedrooms, swimming-
pool and private cinema. The mansion already has a room for a child, since David and Peter would like to have children in the future. David is invited to give a talk at Dalston
primary school where he meets Paula, aged 5. Paula's mother is an alcoholic and Paula is placed with her grandparents, who have been granted a residence order. Paula's
grandparents are old and are facing significant financial turmoil. When he returns home, David tells Peter that he would like to adopt Paula.

Advise David and Peter on the procedure for adoption.

4. Answer EITHER (a) OR (b).

(a) "The Children Act 1989 is the most comprehensive piece of legislation which Parliament has ever enacted about children. It draws together and simplifies existing legislation to produce a more practical and consistent code. Itintegrates the law related to private individuals with the responsibilities ofpublic authorities, in particular local authority and social services departments,towards the protection of children. In so doing, the Act strikes a new balance between family autonomy and the protection of children." (Foreword to An Introduction to the Children Act 1989).

Discuss.

OR

(b) Ash, aged 12, and Igor, aged 16, were found by the police after their mother, Mary, had reported them missing. When they saw the police, Ash and Igor claimed that their mother's new partner, Viktor, was abusive. They ask for help to find new accommodation. Ash and Igor have run away from home onnumerous occasions since their mother started her relationship with Viktor ten months ago. Mary is worried that she might lose parental responsibility.

Advise Mary on how the local authority will assess and address the case.

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Answer AT LEAST ONE question from this Part.

5. "The law on property sharing on divorce is confusing and needs clarity."

Discuss.

6. "It is the presence of children that should determine what level of recognition the law

gives to intimate relationships."

Discuss.

7. "All child support regimes are doomed to fail. The state should take on the

responsibility for supporting all children.

Discuss, paying particular attention to the attempt to deal with child support in England and Wales.

8. "Denying the right to marry to people of the same sex constitutes discrimination and is a violation of their human rights."

Discuss.

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