Parenting relationships (generally) start off positive – working together, supporting each other and the children – with the expectation that it will continue that way. However, as difficult as it…
Two recent announcements made by the government in relation to COVID-19 will have major impacts for some separated families. Firstly, children aged five to 11 are now eligible to receive…
The year 2022 is already off to a demanding start. In this rapidly changing world, the government has announced two major changes in the last week that have had drastic…
As of 1am this morning (Tuesday 22 December, 2020), Queensland residents travelling from anywhere in New South Wales that is not a current declared hotspot must apply for a Queensland…
“I have a right to see my children” “You have no right to prevent me from spending time with my kids” “It’s only fair that the kids live with us…
With term 4 now well underway, parents of children teetering on the brink of high school are starting the process of considering the next steps in the child’s education (if…
The dynamics of a family can be affected significantly by how the parenting arrangements are worked out following separation. Depending on the needs of the specific family, often separation will…
New border restrictions have been announced recently, with further amendments being made quite regularly in response to the ever-changing and reactive world we now find ourselves in. The most monumental…
One of the most common misunderstandings when it comes to family law is that the conduct of a party has relevance to divorce, property settlement matters or parenting arrangements. In…
So, after a few weeks of navigating the family law system in this unprecedented health crisis, some much needed guidance on how COVID-19 is going to impact parenting arrangements has…
We have written a lot recently about the exceptionally challenging landscape affecting existing parenting arrangements caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. With the deluge of government updates, health alerts, constant news…
UPDATE AS OF 26 MARCH 2020: The Queensland Government website enabling the public to apply for a Queensland Entry Pass is now available here. It is designed for non-residents who have…
Your inbox and social media accounts are probably overflowing with updates and advices about the social, health and economic consequences known and anticipated from the COVID-19 pandemic. While there is…
With the growing uncertainty, and certainly in some cases a number of schools either closing early for the school holidays or foreshadowing closures in the future, it may be necessary…
There is a great deal of uncertainty and confusion at the present time around COVID-19. In all reality, and particularly if no longer attending school and out of their usual…
Many children live in two households consequent upon the separation of their parents. Whilst it goes without saying, social isolation or social distancing is arguably a redundant exercise in the…