Family Law
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Family Court Media Release – Statement from the Hon Will Alstergren – Parenting Orders and COVID-19
We are receiving many inquiries from parents and carers about compliance with parenting orders in light of the current unprecedented…
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What is the Parliamentary Joint Select Committee Inquiry into the Australian Family Law System?
At the behest of the Australian Federal Government, the Joint Select Committee on Australia’s Family Law System was appointed by…
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Urgent (and After Hours) Domestic Violence Orders in NSW
If you are fearful for your physical or psychological safety you may apply for urgent, interim, protection orders, even on…
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Urgent (and After Hours) Family Violence Orders in the ACT
The purpose of urgent and after hours family violence orders is to ensure the immediate safety of the Applicant. If…
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“Grandparents have rights too”
How the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) recognises grandparents and the importance of a meaningful relationship with grandchildren.
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Can I change my child’s surname after separation?
Family courts have the power to make parenting orders under the Family Law Act. An order to change a child’s…
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Why has my child been appointed their own independent children’s lawyer?
In complex family law disputes between parents about their children, the Court sometimes appoints an independent children’s lawyer (ICL) to…
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Who is liable for tax or other debts in a relationship?
In family law cases the parties are normally equally responsible for debts incurred during cohabitation. However, the court may, in…
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Family and Domestic Violence
The existence of domestic violence in relationships is sadly widely spread in today’s society. The perpetrators and the victims of…
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Financial Agreements
Binding Financial Agreements (BFAs) AN INTRODUCTION The terms “financial agreement”, “binding financial agreement” or “BFA” are often used loosely by…
