Relationship breakdowns can be a challenging and confusing time for many people. Usually, when you and your former partner separate, difficult decisions about your children, property, finances and belongings need to be made. Therefore, it is important you protect yourself by getting legal advice as early as you can. Sometimes it is obvious when to
For a lot of us Christmas is one of the best times of the year, as families come together and enjoy one another’s company, delicious food and of course presents. But for some families with separated parents, Christmas can be a really difficult time. Separated parents often panic when an agreement is not in place
Divorce and relationship breakdown can be very trying and stressful events. But did you know that in certain circumstances, the Family Court can have jurisdiction to settle disputes relating to a relationship breakdown where neither of the parties is an Australian Citizen, or even a permanent resident? Australia has an established Family Court to resolve
As family lawyers, we spend a lot of time thinking about STIs (that is ‘sexually transmitted investments’). However, you may have heard of a new term doing the rounds lately – ‘Sexually Transmitted Debt (STD)’. Scarily, STDs are a real thing and they’re as bad as they sound. Worse still, there’s no easy way to
In this short blog, Jane Garraway discusses the effects a de facto relationship separation can have on your finances and the steps you should take if you have separated. Under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) a de facto relationship exists where two people of the same or opposite sex who are not married live
On 15 June 2020, Labor MP Graham Perrett introduced a Bill to the Commonwealth Parliament which, if passed, would amend one of the most controversial sections of the Family Law Act. Perrett’s Bill, called the Family Law Amendment (A Step Towards a Safer Family Law System) Bill 2020, seeks to reverse the 2006 amendments to
Over recent weeks we have watched Victoria grapple with a second outbreak of COVID-19. This has caused the NSW Government to close the border with Victoria from midnight Tuesday 7 July 2020. In this short blog, Gemma Butler discusses what this announcement means for parents with parenting plans and court orders in place. Parenting
Not sure how to navigate family law orders and parenting plans during the COVID-19 pandemic? Join us for a free webinar on how new public health measures – like self isolation, the closure of state borders and kids staying home from school –interact with parents obligations to comply with family law orders and parenting plans.
If you are going through a divorce, you probably have lots of questions about the process. And one of the most common ones is: Do I have to go to court? Do I have to go to court? Like so many legal questions, the answer to this question is: ‘It depends’. Generally, most family law
When a relationship breaks down and there is a dispute between parties regarding the parenting arrangements of a child, the court may appoint an Independent Children’s Lawyer (ICL). In this article Gemma Butler discusses the role of the ICL and when they are appointed. Why should an ICL be appointed? When a child is involved
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