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1. A) what are the familial arrangements recognised by law?
the law recognizes many types of family arrangements including:
· nuclear families
· extended families
· blended families
· single parent families
· aboriginal and Torres strait islander customary law marriages
· de facto relationships
· same sex relationships
· polygamous marriages
B) why does the law respond differently to different family arrangements?
The law responds differently to different family relationships because it recognizes the acceptance of society of such relationships and the individual rights of those who enter into such relationships. Society places laws upon different family arrangements to ensure that all families have legal protection, in particular children.
C) WHAT CHANGES HAVE TAKEN PLACE
· 1984-de facto relationships act - gave rights regarding property, maintenance and children to people living in a de facto relationship for 2 years
· status of children act 1996(NSW)
· de facto relationships act amended in 1999 to include same sex couples
2. why is marriage a legal institution
as the family is seen to provide the base on which society operates, responsibilities exist between the partners and the law is involved. marriage is a legal institution because it is both a private commitment between two people and a public contract. it is a legally binding document so it protects the members of, and children of, that marriage.
