CILEx L3 Family Law 2

Question 1

Under s.1(1) of the Children Act 1989, what is the paramount consideration when a court determines any question regarding a child's upbringing?

Accepted Answer

The welfare of the child

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The wishes of both parents

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Financial stability of the household

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The child's nationality

Question 2

What is a Child Arrangements Order under s.8 of the Children Act 1989?

Accepted Answer

An order regulating with whom a child lives, spends time, or has contact

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An order placing a child in local authority care

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An order appointing a guardian for a child

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An order restricting a parent's financial obligations

Question 3

Which principle in s.1(2) of the Children Act 1989 states that delay in resolving proceedings is generally prejudicial to a child's welfare?

Accepted Answer

The no-delay principle

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The non-intervention principle

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The welfare checklist

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The paramountcy principle

Question 4

Who automatically acquires parental responsibility for a child born within a marriage under the Children Act 1989?

Accepted Answer

Both the mother and the married father

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The mother only

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The father only if registered on the birth certificate

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Both parents and all four grandparents

Question 5

Which order under s.8 of the Children Act 1989 prevents a person from taking a specific step regarding a child without court permission?

Accepted Answer

Prohibited Steps Order

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Child Arrangements Order

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Specific Issue Order

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Supervision Order

Question 6

Under s.31 of the Children Act 1989, what threshold must be satisfied before a court can make a care or supervision order?

Accepted Answer

The child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm attributable to the care given by the parents

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The child has been neglected for over six months

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Both parents have consented to the order

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The child has requested local authority intervention

Question 7

Under the Children Act 1989, which concept replaced the outdated terms 'custody' and 'access'?

Accepted Answer

Parental responsibility and child arrangements

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Residence and contact

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Guardianship and visitation

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Care and control