Adoption is the process where a parent’s legal rights for their child are transferred to another person. The formal adoption of a stepchild or close relative is known as intrafamily adoption.
Family violence is unfortunately a common occurrence for people separating. In certain circumstances, an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order may be taken out. This blog explains the two different types of AVOs and the impact on Family Law proceedings.
As of 6 May 2024, changes to the Family Law Act 1975 from the Family Law Amendment Act 2023 and the Family Law Amendment (Information Sharing) Act 2023, passed 19 October 2023, are in effect.
Are you navigating your way through a relationship breakdown? Do you need to work out how to proceed with respect to parenting matters and/or property matters with another party? This can include, but not be limited to:
Separation under one roof occurs when the former couple continues to live in the same home after separation.
If you’ve made the difficult decision to see a family lawyer, here’s how to make the most out of your initial consultation:
Following the breakdown of a relationship, it can be difficult to understand what arrangements can be made in relation to your child/ren.
If your child is taken from Australia without your consent and a court order, you could obtain assistance under the Hague Convention.
With many family law property settlements, there may be possible taxation or duty consequences that neither spouse has considered. In this blog we will explore
A recent decision of the Family Court serves as a reminder of the cornerstone of parenting cases: the best interests of the child. The case
Whilst popularity and public understanding of adoptions in Australia has steadily increased in recent years, the pathway to adoption through the Court system in NSW
We all know when it comes to child support payments and non-agency child support there can often be some confusion. So, what is classified as
In a recent newspaper article published by the Sydney Morning Herald it was reported that there was a recent increase in urgent family law cases as a
In a time that is uncertain for many and has already seen numerous Australians impacted both financially and emotionally by restrictions that have been implemented
Due to the COVID-19 situation, families are facing big adjustments to their daily life. For most of us, this is a fantastic opportunity to spend
There are a significant number of people in Australia that have confirmed arrangements for separated parents to spend time with children according to Consent Orders.
In general terms, the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, work on one principle in parenting matters – that is,
The breakdown of a relationship can be a very challenging and emotional time which can cause parties to do or say certain things that cause
Alternative solutions to adoption once a child turns 18 For children that have spent all or part of their childhoods in the foster system in
The purpose of the Family Court of Australia is to help families resolve their most complex family disputes and decide matters according to the law,
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