It can be difficult to know where to start to develop an effective co-parenting relationship, however, there are a lot of resources available.
Lucy Guye
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.
Can trusts be used to protect assets in family law matters
The most common reason for Trusts is asset protection, however, Trusts do not always protect assets from being included in the property pool in family law matters.
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.
Report on Alleged Loophole in DV Laws Not Accurate
A Queensland newspaper editorial appears to raise an alarming “loophole” in the law regarding DV offenders, however, the editorial did not present an accurate report of the state of the law.
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.
News
Tip’s for co-parenting after separation
Identification Requirements for property transactions- Discretionary trusts – what happens with the assets in the trust when you die?
Government addresses REIQ concerns over new tenancy laws Bill
Expansion of Macrossan & Amiet
Promotion Announcement
False Comments on Facebook results in order for damages
