Family law today has increasingly become about the needs, rights and welfare of children. The family law act 1975 outlines the objects and principles to ensure that the children’s best interests are met. These objects are to protect children from physical or psychological harm, and from being subjected or exposed to neglect, abuse or family violence.However, family law deals with many other issues to do with family life including divorce, marriage, civil partnerships, abuse, child custody, property settlements, wills and probates and even adoption.