Co-authored by Lailah Flett A parenting dispute can be difficult for some separated parents to navigate. Throw Christmas and the heightened emotions that often accompany the holidays into the mix,…
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When you hear the phrase “family law” you might immediately start thinking about long legal battles, arguments, solicitors, barristers and court. This is inevitable given our family law system is…
The Christmas and New Year season will soon be upon us again. Most of us will have echoed the comment “Where did the year go?” 2016 has been an eventful…
2016 is almost a distant memory and most, if not all of us, have wondered where the year has gone. At this time of year, it can be quite busy…
The term, “in the best interests of the child” is used widely in family law. But what does it mean in the context of shared parenting? In considering such matters,…
Recent coverage surrounding family law cases has raised the question for some parents as to whether their child’s wishes are something that would be considered in a family law proceeding….
Often when tensions are high, a frustrated former spouse might threaten the Court process “see you in Court” “I’m taking you to Court” “Let the Judge decide” and variations on…
Family law proceedings can be complex, with answers sometimes difficult to come by. Compounding this problem is the fact that everyone has an opinion as to how family law “works”…
Picking a High School can be a difficult decision for most parents, but post-separation this process can be particularly difficult. Regardless of a separation, parents will need to consider factors…
On Wednesday, the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs made the announcement that it has commenced an inquiry into the Child Support Program. The Inquiry…
Independent Children’s Lawyers, or the ICL, as they’re routinely referred to are appointed in Family Law proceeding to represent the interests of a child or children. Their role is somewhat…
“Warring couples bent on revenge are resorting to increasingly “ludicrous” stunts”, or so writes Ainsley Pavey in her recent article for News Limited. There is often much amusement drawn by…
There is a growing incidence of the use of `Facebook evidence’ in family law court proceedings. Extracts from Facebook, printed by a `friend’ and provided to the other parent are…….
It goes without saying that separation is a significant event, with emotional, physical and financial repercussions. Accurate and timely information, emotional support and surrounding yourself with positive assistance is both…
It goes without saying, but often its the case that you’re going to save yourself a whole lot of money, stress and pain if you and your partner or ex-partner…….
