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

Answer

Section 1(1) of the Children Act 1989 establishes that the child's welfare is the paramount consideration in proceedings concerning the child's upbringing.

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

Answer

A Child Arrangements Order under s.8 of the Children Act 1989 regulates with whom a child is to live, spend time, or otherwise have contact.

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

Answer

Section 1(2) of the Children Act 1989 establishes the no-delay principle, requiring courts to resolve proceedings without delay as delay is presumed harmful to the child.

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

Answer

Under s.2 of the Children Act 1989, both the mother and the married father automatically acquire parental responsibility for their child.

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

Answer

A Prohibited Steps Order under s.8 of the Children Act 1989 prevents a named person from taking a specific step in relation to a child without court consent.

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