I would really like if some lawyers around can explain me the following. I am sure this is the most obvious contradictio in adjecto. Both sections are taken form Family law act.

1)If there are children aged under 18, a court can only grant a divorce if it is satisfied that proper arrangements have been made for them.

2) The granting of a divorce does not decide issues about property and maintenance or parenting arrangements for your children.


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G'day bleka,
Of course it's contradictory!!!!! The very name of the 'Family Court' is contradictory. All it ever does is shatter families and drive a wedge between those who are separating.
Of course the legals have nothing to do with that either do they !!!!!
Here's another Family Law contradiction; The Family Law Rules are a guide only.
So if a FLR is breached/bent/not complied with, it's ok. After all, they are just a guide, aren't all rules just a guide !!!!

I wonder if that will help me next time I get a speeding ticket !!!!