The Australian Government funded program aims to provide financial assistance to those who are trying to leave or have left intimate partner violence.
Posts by Lucy Guye
Tip’s for co-parenting after separation
It can be difficult to know where to start to develop an effective co-parenting relationship, however, there are a lot of resources available.
Parenting Proceedings – Subpoenaing Parents’ Medical Practitioners
Subpoenas are often issued in parenting matters for the purpose of understanding the other parties parenting capacity.
Child COVID-19 vaccinations when parents can’t agree
Vaccinations are a very personal decision, however, the Court has recently handed down a decision in a case where separated parents could not reach an agreement.
Factors in determining when a de facto relationship has broken down
While the Family Law Act provides provision for the court to make Orders regarding the alteration of property interests following the breakdown of a de facto relationship, it does not provide an exhaustive definition of “breakdown”.
Binding Child Support Agreements vs Limited Child Support Agreements
There are two types of private child support agreements which can include cash and non-cash payments.
Merger – Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia
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On 1 September 2021, the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia merged creating one court known as the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
Domestic Violence – What is it and when to apply for a Domestic Violence Order
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Domestic violence occurs when there is a power imbalance in a relationship which results in one person living in fear and encompasses much more than physical and emotional abuse
The Lighthouse Project and Evatt List
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The Family Court and Federal Circuit Court have introduced the Lighthouse Project and Evatt List to better address and respond to family violence.
Expansion of the Family Law COVID-19 List
The list established in 2020 will be expanded in 2021 to continue to assist those affected by the pandemic.
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