This family law webinar covers the important ground of confidentiality for counsellors both in and out of court, as well as giving you an update on the very recent court merger. [...]
Changing your child’s school is a big decision and deciding to do so without consulting the other parent can be fraught with difficulty. It’s a common problem between separating parents, so what are some practical things that should be considered? It’s a common dispute among separated parents, and generally schooling is known as a [...]
Choosing where children will live immediately after a separation can be a difficult decision. One arrangement that is becoming popular is called “nesting”, where the children remain living in the home, and the parents take turns staying with them. But is it the right decision? The parent not currently staying in the family home [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way the world does business and courts are no exception. With many of us still working remotely, and taking meetings, or simply catching up with friends and family over Zoom or FaceTime, the courts are also conducting hearings electronically. The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia is, [...]
The landscape of Australia’s Family law court system is looking very different, with the merger of the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia on 1 September 2021. So, what is now happening? The newly formed Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia aims to provide a more streamlined approach [...]
Parenting after a relationship breakdown can be tricky, and for some parents it’s made even harder by the tightly-held beliefs of the other parent. One parent may be absolutely convinced the other parent has damaged or hurt the child in some way, even though that’s not the case. Some parents even actively “campaign” against [...]
A “pre-nup” or pre-nuptial agreement, is the colloquial term for a financial agreement. Under Australian law, financial agreements are complex and technical, and if they’re not prepared according to strict legal requirements, they can easily be set aside. Which means the court will deal with the couple’s financial matters. The court can also deal [...]
Courts will usually only recognise a formal property settlement and that prevents the court from making any further adjustment to property orders. However, below is a case where a judge refused to make property adjustments orders sought by the ex-wife in circumstances where the parties had an informal but complete division of their property. [...]
It’s becoming more and more common for adult children to rely on the so-called “bank of mum and dad” for financial help when buying property, investing in business, or getting out of a sticky situation. But what happens when adult children separate? Grandparents are often also relied on for financial support, or to provide [...]
