As I said, Mr. Speaker, I think alternative dispute resolution mechanisms are important; they are critical. As I have said earlier, I believe the problem is not so much with how the law is written, but the problems creep up when the law is applied. I think we need to do what we can to ensure counselling is available in our jurisdiction. But, as I say, anything we can do to try to deal with these issues before they come to the courts I think is the most constructive approach. By the time you are that far down the road, the parties have been back and forth and it is very adversarial. Sometimes the damage has been done at that point, Mr. Speaker, so I think the best approach is to try to deal with these things outside the courts. Thank you.
Brendan Bell on Question 245-15(5): Systemic Biases In Family Law
In the Legislative Assembly on November 1st, 2006. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 245-15(5): Systemic Biases In Family Law
Question 245-15(5): Systemic Biases In Family Law
Item 6: Oral Questions
October 31st, 2006
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