Co-authored by Chris Gosling Are you navigating your way through a relationship breakdown? Do you need to work out how to proceed with respect to
Co-authored by Michael Kinsella Separating from your partner often involves significant social, financial and mental strain. In Australia, thanks to the high cost of living,
If you’ve made the difficult decision to see a family lawyer, here’s how to make the most out of your initial consultation: Understanding the basic
Following the breakdown of a relationship, it can be difficult to understand what arrangements can be made in relation to your child/ren. This is an
Co-authored by Chris Gosling Introduction and background If your child (or a child for whom you have parental responsibility) is removed from their home country
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,
Going through a separation can be extremely difficult to deal with, thanks to the significant emotional stress and/or court proceedings to deal with. Because of this, it
Christmas for many people is a time of joy, holiday cheer and time to reconnect with family. Unfortunately, for newly separated parties and families, it
Recently, the Federal Government proposed to do away with the Family Court as a standalone court. The proposal involved merging the specialist Family Court of Australia
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