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

A Family Report is a report prepared by a Family Consultant which provides the Court with an independent assessment of the issues in a parenting

Whether you have separated, or are considering separating from your partner, it is often a time that causes angst and anxiety. Determining how the assets

It is unfortunate that family violence remains as prevalent as it does in our modern society. Family violence is defined in the Family Law Act 1975 at

It is often the case that separated parents are able to reach an agreement about the parenting arrangements for their child or children. Parenting arrangements

If you have recently separated from your partner or are experiencing difficulties in your relationship and need someone to provide you with advice regarding property settlements and/or parenting issues, it

In March 2019, the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) released its final report of the Inquiry into the Family Law system, which was tabled at Parliament on 10

There are many ways to have a baby: traditional conception, IVF, surrogacy, adoption, sperm or egg donation in the clinical sense and sperm donation in the

Imagine finally summoning the strength to leave a relationship marred with violence and abuse, only to find that the perpetrator will have the opportunity to

In Australia, spouses can file for a divorce once the pair has been separated for a period of no less than 12 months.  Once the decision

In September 2017, Malcolm Gittoes-Caesar published a blog entitled: ‘When do children have a choice in family law matters?’, which made reference to the case of Bondelmonte v

It is often the case that separated parties avoid engaging lawyers from the get go, as they feel that it is an unnecessary step in deciding who

In a world seemingly ruled by technology and supported by social media, it comes as no surprise that digital and, specifically, social media-focused evidence can

On 1 July 2018, amendments to the Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989 were made which have the potential to affect you if you have a current Binding

Whilst Coleman Greig has no doubt that our readers will have heard this sentiment time and time again (and not just from us), it remains our duty

When it comes to handing down Parenting Orders, the Family Court’s first and foremost concern is to ensure that the best interests of the child are