Departure prohibition orders
Wednesday, 4 May, 2022
The Child Support Registrar can make a departure prohibition order (DPO) preventing a child support debtor from leaving Australia.
Read moreLegal Costs
Thursday, 31 March, 2022
Each person ordinarily pays their own legal costs in Family Law proceedings.
Read moreCo-Parenting at Christmas
Wednesday, 15 December, 2021
There is no one size fits all when it comes to parenting arrangements during the holiday season!
Read moreWhat’s Wrong With a Will Kit or an Online Will?
Wednesday, 1 December, 2021
Will kits purchased at the newsagent or online wills which are now available appear to be a convenient, cheap and fast way of directing what is to happen to your assets on your death. But they can cause problems which can end up costing your estate a great deal of money.
Read moreThings to Think About When Choosing Executors
Monday, 6 September, 2021
An executor is the person you appoint in your Will to collect your assets and administer your estate on your death.
Read moreSpending time with children; everything matters!
Sunday, 5 September, 2021
Making balanced reflective decisions for the sake of your children is important.
Read moreThe Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Merger: What You Need to Know
Tuesday, 24 August, 2021
Major changes are set to occur within the family law system. On 1 September 2021, the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and Family Court of Australia will merge into one Court, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (“the Court”).
Read moreSeparation is Normal
Wednesday, 7 July, 2021
Since the Family Law Act in 1975 divorce rates have increased and today approximately 50% of marriages and de facto relationships which are also governed by the Family Law Act breakdown. This is a product of changes to the economic and legal constraints to divorcing and a move away from a cultural bias in favour of staying married.
Read moreDefamation - Family Law
Friday, 18 June, 2021
Separation is a difficult and emotional time often characterised by unjustified remarks
Read morePreparing for Mediation
Tuesday, 30 March, 2021
The success of a mediation is increased if the participants understand the process and come to mediation prepared to find a mutually agreeable solution and not focus on preparing for trial. The cost in both time and money to proceed to litigation often outweighs the benefit of focusing on uncovering participants’ interests and seeking an early settlement before huge costs have been incurred.
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