Family Law Amendment (Shared Parental Responsibility) Act 2006 (46 of 2006)

Schedule 4   Changes to dispute resolution

Part 3   Changes to dispute resolution

Family Law Act 1975

52   Sections 62B, 62C, 62CA, 62D, 62E and 62F

Repeal the sections, substitute:

62B Court's obligation to inform people to whom Part VII orders apply about family counselling, family dispute resolution and other family services

If a court makes an order in proceedings under this Part, the court must inform the parties to the proceedings about the family counselling services, family dispute resolution services and other courses, programs and services available to help the parties adjust to the consequences of that order.

Note: Before informing the parties, the court must consider seeking the advice of a family consultant about the services appropriate to the parties' needs (see section 11E).