When a Family Law dispute hits the court, one of, if not the most important, individuals in the outcome is the Judge who will determine it. However, it isn’t uncommon for one of the parties to dislike the Judge involved.
For many, our animals have a special space in our hearts. So, it should be no surprise that It isn’t uncommon for a Judge to be asked to decide who keeps a beloved pet following a relationship breakdown.
The Courts have been faced with disputes between parents who have clashing views on ordering children to be vaccinated against COVID19.
An Independent Children’s Lawyer (“ICL”) is a lawyer appointed in family law proceeding to represent the best interest of a child. When is an ICL
Family violence affects many Australians and is not limited to behaviour that would constitute as criminal. The Law Council of Australia has recently released a
Family law proceedings can take a considerable time to finalise and although reluctant, there are times when a Court is asked to make an order for
Sydney’s recent lockdown has been a challenging time for people from all walks of life. Many families have experienced financial hardship, the death or illness
A party to a marriage can make an Application for Divorce once they have been separated for a period of 12 months and 1 day. An Application for
Women in all walks of life are susceptible to domestic violence regardless of their financial status or postcode. Domestic violence can be perpetrated in a
Many parents who have been in a Parenting Dispute know the challenges that come with it. Since (what feels near pre-historic) early 2020, COVID-19 has
Engaging in a process to resolve family law disputes can be a dauting process. It is well known that matters taken to the Court are
The New Court: 1 September 2021 marked the commencement of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court) which merged the Family Court of Australia
An inheritance refers to a gift, devise or bequest of property which a person may receive under the Will of a person who has died.
Family law, separation, divorce – they are all terms that many avoid and shy away from, but which 1 in 3 will face at some
Our latest Family Law Blog outlines the potential impact that family violence may have on property settlements in family law proceedings.
The safety of children is the highest priority of the Family Court and the Federal Circuit Court (the Courts). Any party who files an Initiating
Time and time again, we see the value in ensuring that Financial Agreements (commonly referred to as ‘prenups’) are entered into between parties with care,
The prevalence and detrimental impact of family violence has received much needed attention in the legal and public arena in recent years. Proposed changes to the
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has raised some pretty tricky issues and dilemmas in family law. A common challenge is determining when it is
When it comes to any proceedings before the Family Court a failure to disclose – whether it be between the parties or in relation to
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