FAMILY LAW

Family Law

Family Law

Introduction

The case presents a situation where the aggrieved party, Lauren Daley, requires some urgent advice about a number of family law issues. The issues and challenges prevailing in this case can be answered to some extent under the Family Law Act 1996. There are various issues which should be sorted out. The paper presents a case study regarding aggrieved party, Lauren, in settlement of disputes related to family home which she shared with Paul Jeffries. It discusses the legal issues in light of Family Law Act (FLA 1996). It delineates the line of trust, consent, and regulations. The issue faced by aggrieved party is explained along with the remedies.

The overall case provides issues related to property and domestic violence which needed to be resolved in contemporary fashion in the light of Family Law Act 1996. The intricate and perplexed dilemma arises from the complications involving various factors impacting the case. The legal issues of family house, the unmarried woman, and man having prolonged relationship with children, domestic violence, and rights are the main contributing factors which must be kept in consideration while making decisions. The conclusion should be reached with care and thorough assessment.

Discussion

The paper presents a case study regarding aggrieved party, Lauren, in settlement of disputes related to family home which she shared with Paul Jeffries. The rights of Lauren have in respect of the home that she shared with Paul under a resulting trust, constructive trust, and/or proprietary estoppels. The compromises of Lauren in respect to the shared home represent a significant amount of contribution. This entitles her as the unaccredited partner in property. Also, the issues pertaining to domestic violence caused by Paul influences a great deal in this aspect. Therefore, Lauren can obtain protection in respect of the domestic violence issue under the Family Law Act 1996 (FLA 1996). Consequently, FLA 1996 can assist her with moving back into the family home up to some extent.

Domestic violence observed in this case refers to the physical abuse which is commonly noticeable in many areas. Lauren is the victim of such existing menace and witnesses the abuse from his partner which is not legally her husband. This complicates the case with legal various constraints. The issues and challenges prevailing in this case can be answered to some extent under the Family Law Act 1996. There are various issues which should be sorted out. The unmarried couple is merely regarded as cohabitants or associated persons which have limited share or access to area of interest. This does not entitle the other mutual party with equal rights to operate or reside within the property without mutual consent (Adelman, 2004).

The domestic violence covers any sort of physical abuse or torture reported by the aggrieved party. Therefore, this problem also prevails in this case. Lauren bears injuries due to violent behavior of his partner. The children of Lauren and Paul morally and ethically bind them within the relationship (Levendosky, ...