Attending Parramatta Family Court? Here’s what to expect, from getting there to what happens on the day, plus where to get support. Read our full guide.
Harmful proceedings orders give courts the power to restrict parties from repeatedly commencing proceedings that may cause harm to a former partner or child. The regime has significant implications for anyone seeking to reopen family law disputes.
Coleman Greig appoints Raymond Byrne as Principal Lawyer and Team Leader of its Family Law team, bringing over a decade of legal practice and over 30 years of business and customer service experience.
Artificial conception can raise complex questions about who is legally recognised as a child’s parents. This article explains how parentage is determined under Australian family law and what this means for families.
Can a child be a witness in your family law matter? Section 100B(1) of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) states that a child is not to swear an affidavit unless the Court makes an Order for that child to do so.
In Australia, child support is governed by the Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989 (Cth). It is processed through Services Australia (Child Support) where a formulaic approach is taken to determine the amount of child support payable by one parent to the other.
Prior to the amendments made to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) in 2021, family law matters were determined by one of the following two Courts – The Federal Circuit Court of Australia or The Family Court of Australia.
If a party has commenced family law proceedings in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (whether in relation to parenting or property matters) and the Respondent does not participate, the matter can, and eventually will, proceed without them.
In 2018, it was reported that 1 in 6 women and 1 in 16 men had experienced violence from an intimate partner. By 2022, this had increased to 1 in 4 women and 1 in 14 men.
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.
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
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