The 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 moreWhy Divorce Rates are Increasing in Australia
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 – what you should know
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.
Read moreSplitting Superannuation
Friday, 26 February, 2021
When a marriage or de facto relationship breaks down the Family Law Act allows superannuation to be divided.
Read moreBut you promised!
Monday, 21 December, 2020
An agreement (unless a binding financial agreement) between parties, cannot bind the Court in any property proceedings under either s 79 or s 90SM of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (see Woodcock and Woodcock (1997) FLC 92-739).
Read moreImplementation of a COVID-19 Immunisation of Children Program
Monday, 30 November, 2020
Recent discussion has emerged surrounding the implementation of a Coronavirus vaccination and related parenting issues in family law. Consideration of the challenges presented by COVID-19 has prompted a number of questions as to how the Family Court will respond when confronted with the issue of parents immunising their children against Coronavirus.
Read moreWhen are Binding Financial Agreements Binding
Friday, 30 October, 2020
SECT 90G FAMILY LAW ACT 1975 sets out when financial agreements are binding
Read moreChoosing a Marriage Counsellor
Sunday, 2 August, 2020
The breakdown of your relationship is likely to be one of the most emotional events in your life. It has been said that the only greater emotional event in your life is the death of a child and that the end of your marriage is more traumatic than the death of your partner.
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