Parenting Orders Archives

Plain English Guide to Parenting Plans

Matthew Ferguson March 25, 2022

The law encourages separating parents to reach agreement about matters concerning their children. Parents are encouraged to take responsibility for their parenting arrangements and for resolving parental conflict; to use the legal system as a last resort rather than first resort; to minimise present and the possibility of future conflict by reaching a negotiated agreement; and to regard the best interests of the child as the paramount consideration.

Plain English Guide to Parenting Issues

Matthew Ferguson March 25, 2022

This Plain English Guide sets out some of the key provisions of the Family Law Act as it relates to children and what the Court will take into consideration when determining what arrangements should be made and who will have responsibility for the children.

Plain English Guide to Child Support

Matthew Ferguson March 25, 2022

When parents separate, proper arrangements need to be made for the financial support of their children. The obligations of parents to provide for their children are governed by the Child Support Scheme. This Plain English Guide sets out some of the more commonly asked questions regarding child support.

Co-parenting during COVID-19

Nicole Stevens September 30, 2021

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

How to Co-parent After a Separation

Matthew Ferguson June 13, 2019

Megan Day Family Lawyers often hear clients detail the reasons why their children should spend more time with them, and less time with the other parent.

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I Urgently Need to go to Court for a Family Law matter – What do I Need to Tell Them?

Coleman Greig October 23, 2018

In most cases, it is necessary for parties to attend mediation and obtain a Section 60(I) Certificate prior to going to Family Court – although the need to attend mediation can be waived in circumstances of urgency. If the matter is deemed sufficiently urgent, it is possible to attend court. In cases where the matter is extremely urgent, Orders can be sought on an ex parte basis, meaning that the matter will be dealt with without the other party having the opportunity to attend Family Court, or present evidence.

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