Family Law
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Changes to the Family Law Act 1975 – What does this mean for parenting matters?
These changes include changes to how a court will make decisions on parenting matters, and new obligations for Independent Children…
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Family Law Amendment Bill 2023
The Family Law Amendment Bill 2023 will ensure the best interests of children are at the centre of all parenting…
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All the cards on the table – Children Matters
Part 2 – Disclosure in parenting matters Parties involved in a family law parenting dispute have a duty to attempt…
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All the cards on the table – Family Law Property Matters
Part 1 – Disclosure in property matters Parties involved in a family law property dispute cannot commence proceedings in Court…
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Family Reports – beyond “He said/She said”
This is the second of our articles on seeking independent evidence in your parenting dispute – please see our first…
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Child Impact Reports – beyond “He said/She said”
In parenting disputes at Court, it often seems that the evidence of the parties does not go beyond the “he…
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What if we cannot agree whether to vaccinate our child?
In Australia, everyone over 5 years old is now eligible to get a free COVID-19 vaccination. In family law matters,…
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How to make a family law property settlement legal
Consent Orders or a Binding Financial Agreement? Whether parties choose Consent Orders or a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA), the final…
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How to Complete an Application for Consent Orders form
Once parties reach a settlement for a family law property settlement, they must take steps to make the agreement legal.
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Family Court Merger
What does the family court merger mean for your family law matter? On 1 September 2021, the Federal Circuit Court…
