When children ‘play’ their parents
Claims of parental alienation loom large in the family courts. Typically, cases involving genuine parental alienation have an element of malice on the part of the alienating parent. And the alienating...
View ArticleCourt merger update
It’s being lauded as “a completely new family law system” by the Government. And in just a few weeks time, on 1 September, the newly merged Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) is set...
View ArticleDoes how much you earn affect a court’s custody decision?
If you’re going through a parenting dispute, have you ever wondered whether your finances might affect a court decision? Maybe you are a struggling low income single parent ,who provides a loving yet...
View ArticleNational Contravention List: Dealing with family law contraventions
Australia’s new merged family court system is due to begin operations in a few weeks. And one of the new accompanying initiatives is the introduction of a “National Contravention List” to handle the...
View ArticleWhat is the right of first refusal in family law?
It’s something you see more often in the US and the UK, while it’s only rarely used in Australia. What exactly is the ‘right of first refusal’ when it comes to agreements between parents about...
View ArticleNew court’s strong focus on dispute resolution
With the upcoming commencement of the newly merged Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA), the courts have issued further detail around the operation of the new system. In particular...
View Article15 strategies to stay positive during divorce
There are so many things to think about if you’ve decided to get a divorce. It can get overwhelming, so we’ve put together three articles that cover what you will find helpful to know when embarking on...
View ArticlePreparing for divorce: practical considerations
There are so many things to think about if you’ve decided to get a divorce. It can get overwhelming, so we’ve put together a series of articles that cover what you will find helpful to know when...
View ArticleFamily law injunctions: Can I stop someone from being around my child?
Can you control who your co-parent allows around your child? Often the issue of who is allowed to be around your child will be raised when a co-parent enters a new relationship. There may be a range of...
View ArticlePlanning a divorce strategy
There are so many things to think about if you’ve decided to get a divorce. It can get overwhelming, so we’ve put together a series of articles that cover what you will find helpful to know when...
View ArticleMediation nation: The new family law system
Mediation: September 1 marked the official start of the newly merged family court system, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA). Positioning itself well away from its reputation of...
View ArticleCo-parenting a child with special needs or medical issues
What happens when separated parents are faced with their child’s medical issues? Divorced parents know it can be difficult to co-parent at the best of times, but if your child is going through a...
View ArticleWhat should you include in a parenting plan?
What should you include in a parenting plan?: September 1 marked the official start of the newly merged family court system, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA). Positioning...
View ArticleDoes how much you earn affect a court’s custody decision?
If you’re going through a parenting dispute, have you ever wondered whether your finances might affect a court decision? Maybe you are a struggling low income single parent ,who provides a loving yet...
View ArticleWhat should you include in a parenting plan?
Are you working out parenting arrangements for children you share with your ex? When devising a parenting plan for your children, it’s important that you and your ex-partner address as many details as...
View ArticleChildren’s names: The boy with two names
Children’s names: It’s quite common for children to have to shuttle between two homes when their parents get separated or divorced. What’s uncommon is for a child to have to switch first names when...
View ArticleSuper reforms improve fairness for all
The new super reforms that have been years in the making have finally been passed through Parliament. The Treasury Laws Amendment (2021 Measure No. 6) Bill 2021(Schedule 5) will come into effect from 1...
View ArticleWhen co-parents can’t agree on schools
For separated or divorced parents, the issue of deciding on where the children should go to school can become a challenging one. If there was no prior agreement, then selection of a school can become a...
View ArticleClient-therapist confidentiality and family court debate
Confidentiality: A recent family court matter, pseudonymised as Chrystie & Dellas, dealt with parenting orders for an 11 year old boy. During the proceedings, a psychologist objected to, and a...
View ArticleSeeking adjournments due to COVID – is it possible?
A Sydney mother stuck in lockdown recently successfully obtained an adjournment in her matter. In a “very difficult decision”, Brogden & Brogden (court ordered pseudonyms), the original final...
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