There are many sections of the Family Law Act that refer to aspects of family violence, and particularly to the responsibilities of the Court to protect children from its consequences.
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Section of the Family Law Act that relate to family violence can be found at:
At a more general level, Section 43(ca) requires a court to have regard to the need to protect individuals from family violence in circumstances of family violence.
Sections 60CC and 60CG refer to factors to be considered by the Court when determining what is in the child's best interest. These include: