What is Parental Capacity?
Throughout my time as a Family Lawyer I have seen family law judges, whether they are from the Family Court or the Federal Circuit Court, refer to “parental capacity” in almost all parenting matters. What is this, and how does […]
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5 Ways to Negotiate With your Ex-partner about Christmas Parenting Arrangements
The lead up to Christmas is often difficult for both parents and children from separated families. At times, negotiating with your ex-partner about who will have the children over the Christmas period can seem like a minefield. When both parents […]
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The Ruling on Schooling
Navigating joint decision making after separation There is no doubt that making joint decisions with your partner about matters affecting your children can be difficult in an intact relationship, let alone following separation. One of the most common examples is […]
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New Year, New Me, New Postcode?
As we approach the end of the year, the hype of Christmas and New Year plans start to creep up on us (a lot quicker than we ever plan for!). Some of us approach the start of the new year […]
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The Best Laid Plans… are Prepared by a Family Lawyer
This could be one of the most controversial things ever written but did you know that it is only 12 weeks until Christmas! Sorry about that. Seriously though, with special occasions just around the corner (Christmas, holidays and the New […]
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Parenting Arrangements for Young Children
Reaching an agreement on living arrangements for young children often becomes a significant issue between separated parents. While it may be natural for many parents to form the view that their young children should be living with each parent in […]
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Feeling Insecure? Parenting Arrangements for Young Children
Isn’t it true that after separation an infant or young child will always live with their Mother? No, this is certainly not always the case. The Court is required to make orders which are in the best interests of the […]
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‘Tis the Season to be Settling
Neal Wood This December rounds out my eighth Christmas working in family law and without fail the last few weeks in December always bring a flurry of activity as the end of the year approaches. For the most part during […]
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Karl Stefanovic
From the outside looking in, it often seems the rich and famous lead a lavish lifestyle. Waterfront homes, designer clothes, extravagant holidays and high-end motor vehicles are what we regularly see splashed across magazine covers, accompanied by witty headlines about […]
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New Year, New you
The New Year brings new challenges, excitement and opportunity, but it can also bring doubt and worry. Whether the ‘New Year, New You’ mantra comes about due to it simply being time, personal changes, or family changes beyond your control […]
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Navigating Christmas Solo
Annabel Myatt, Paralegal Christmas is one of my all-time favourite holidays, and a time for me personally that has a particular focus on family. It’s a time to take stock of what you have and be grateful for it. Families […]
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Back to School
The early bird gets the worm! Tips for managing the back to school transition for separated parents Dan Buckley, Legal Partner As the Christmas holidays draw near, so too does the new school year. A time full of excitement and a […]
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New Year’s Resolutions and your Family
In the New Year I will…. Alecia Connor, Associate Yes it is coming to that time of year, we all start planning ahead and thinking about what we shall achieve in 2017 and beyond. For me losing those kilos that […]
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The fulfilling but winding road of stepparenting
It is comforting to see positive and inspiring articles in the news and many of you would have seen this article recently – http://www.essentialkids.com.au/health/relationships/mum-pens-uplifting-post-on-what-she-thinks-of-the-other-woman-in-her-daughters-life-20161116-gsqbow. I am hopeful that this sort of attitude towards stepparents may soon become commonplace, for now […]
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Relocating With Children part 1
Relocating with children Part 1: 50-200 kilometres Kiara Greenway, Paralegal and Law Clerk A variety of different circumstances, such as employment opportunities or other significant changes, can result in a separated parent needing to move towns, states or even overseas. […]
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The Adoption and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016
On 2 November 2016 the Adoption Act Queensland 2009 was amended by the passing of the Adoption and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016. This has been a long awaited update to the Queensland legislation, which effectively provides for greater ability […]
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Do’s and Don’ts for the Holiday Season
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 for family law practitioners who are attempting to help parties […]
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Child Support – Some Alternatives
In Australia, child support is generally determined by an administrative assessment. These are undertaken by the child support branch of the Department of Human Services (commonly referred to as the Child Support Agency or CSA). In determining this assessment the […]
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Don’t Press Send
Don’t press send- Five tips before you see your family lawyer We have regularly written about the importance of getting independent, specialised family law advice about your individual circumstances at an early stage. There is no substitute for it. In […]
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Calling half time on Christmas
So whilst many people are making lists (and checking them twice), locking in Christmas party dates, buying a new ham bag, ordering your ugly Christmas rashie (a definite on my to do list) and looking for that perfect advent calendar, […]
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