The Children Act 1989 is a British In Westminster System parliaments, an Act of Parliament is a part of the law passed by the Parliament. It can also be a private bill. It usually starts as a draft proposal, known as a White Paper. A Bill is then introduced into the House of Commons or House of...
Act of Parliament that altered the law in regard to children. In particular, it introduced the notion of Illegitimacy was a term in common usage for the condition of being born of parents who are not validly married to one another; the legal term is bastardy. That status could be changed (in either direction) by civil law or canon law (see Princes in the Tower for an example...
parental responsibility, which was intended to remove the stigma and reduced privileges of children born out of wedlock. In Scotland the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 applies.
Existing UK Legislation
In chronological order:
Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (http://www.terry.co.uk/matcaus.html) (commercial site), law concerning the division of matrimonial assets during Divorce or dissolution of marriage is the ending of a marriage, which can be contrasted with an annulment which is a declaration that a marriage is void, though the effects of marriage may be recognized in such unions, such as spousal support, child custody and distribution of property. In developed...
divorce
Children Act 1989 (http://www.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts1989/Ukpga_19890041_en_1.htm)
Family Law Act 1996 (http://www.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts1996/1996027.htm#aofs)
Protection of Children Act 1999 (http://www.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts1999/19990014.htm)
Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 (http://www.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts2000/00043--c.htm#11) - Section 12 covers Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS)
Adoption and Children Act 2002 (http://www.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts2002/20020038.htm)
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