The AG’s department has released a draft bill proposing significant amendments to the Family Law Act which seek to enhance the objective that the best interests of the child are met.
Family Law News Articles
Can we be de facto if we don’t live together
turned_in_notDe-Facto, Family Law
The existence of a De facto Relationship as opposed to a casual long-term relationship is not always easily identifiable.
The treatment of pets in family law matters
The family law courts has confirmed that they are to be treated as property and, perhaps unsurprisingly, not in the same way as children.
Parenting Proceedings – Subpoenaing Parents’ Medical Practitioners
Subpoenas are often issued in parenting matters for the purpose of understanding the other parties parenting capacity.
Lighthouse model to expand
The recent budget announcement provided additional funding for the broad expansion of the Lighthouse model.
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.
Perils of not settling on time
turned_in_notFamily Law, Property Settlement
What happens when a family law property settlement doesn’t occur on time and how to ensure settlement is effected within the ordered timeframe.
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.
Contravention Case – Bircher & Bircher
When dealing with parenting disputes and issues it is not considered appropriate behaviour by the court for parents to engage in tit for tat approach.
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”.
