Family Reports in Parenting Proceedings
When a parenting dispute is before a Court, the presiding judge will often order that a Family Report be produced. A Family Report is a document written by a...
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When a couple separates, who gets to remain living in the family home?
Orders for ‘sole occupancy’ or ‘exclusive occupancy’ of the family home It is a common case that after the breakdown of a relationship, one party will voluntarily move out...
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NSW puts an end to ‘forced transgender divorces’
NSW puts an end to ‘forced transgender divorces’ NSW has scrapped the requirement that a married transgender person must divorce before registering their change of sex. Yesterday, the NSW...
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What is the difference between parenting plans and consent orders?
What is the difference between parenting plans and consent orders? What is a parenting plan? A parenting plan is a written and signed voluntary agreement between parties. A parenting...
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How the court views a parent’s struggle with drug or alcohol abuse
How the court views a parent’s struggle with drug and/or alcohol abuse A parent’s struggle with drug or alcohol abuse can have a hugely detrimental impact on their relationship...
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Family Court and Federal Circuit Court to merge
Family Court and Federal Circuit Court to merge A new Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCA) is to be established and will be operational from 1 January...
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Married overseas and no marriage certificate, can you divorce in Australia?
Married overseas and no marriage certificate, can you divorce in Australia? Short answer. Yes. How? Read on to find out. An Application for Divorce in Australia is made to...
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Can you dispose of your ex-partner’s property?
What’s needed before you can dispose of your ex-spouse’s property? Separation often occurs quickly, usually via a trigger moment. This may be an argument, or through the intervention of a...
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Transferring tax liabilities between spouses in family law proceedings
Transferring tax liabilities between spouses in family law proceedings In the 2017 case of Tomaras & Tomaras and Anor and Commissioner of Taxation FamCAFC 216 the Full Court...
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Relocating with children when in the defence force
Recent cases and impacts for defence force parents wishing to relocate with children In the recent case of Wendland the Court gave permission for a mother to relocate...
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