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The new law, the ''Family Law Act'', also allows for reports in family law matters. However, the ''Family Law Act'' is broader in that it allows a judge to decide how a child’s views will be considered by the court. | The new law, the ''Family Law Act'', also allows for reports in family law matters. However, the ''Family Law Act'' is broader in that it allows a judge to decide how a child’s views will be considered by the court. | ||
Section 211 of the ''Family Law Act'' allows the court to appoint a person to assess the following factors when there is an issue or dispute involving the care of children: | Section 211 of the ''Family Law Act'' allows the court to appoint a person to <span class="noglossary">assess</span> the following factors when there is an issue or dispute involving the care of children: | ||
* the needs of a child, | * the needs of a child, | ||
* the views of a child, and | * the views of a child, and |