Role of an Independent Children’s Lawyer in Family Law Proceedings
If you are currently involved in proceedings before the Family Court of Australia, you may have already had or are about to have an Independent Children’s Lawyer (referred to...
Read MoreSurviving the upcoming school holidays as separated parents
Most separated parents will have a parenting arrangement in place week-to-week, whether it be on a week about basis or an alternating basis. These arrangements can become difficult during...
Read MoreStats on Same Sex Marriage in 2018*
The Australian Bureau of Statistics released a report titled ‘Same-Sex Marriage in Australia – a 2018 Snapshot.’ The report found that 3,149 same-sex weddings have been held in Australia...
Read MoreMy ex put all our money into Bitcoin, now what?
An initial and essential step in all property settlement matters is identifying and valuing the assets and liabilities of the relationship. This includes the “regular” things like home and...
Read MoreCan you travel overseas with your children while proceedings are on foot in the Family Court?
The Christmas holidays are often an opportunity for people to spend time away with families and friends. If you are a parent with a pending family law matter in...
Read MoreFamily 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...
Read MoreWhen 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...
Read MoreNSW 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...
Read MoreHow 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...
Read MoreFamily 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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