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Can a Father Take a Child Away From The Mother in Australia?

Can a Father Take a Child Away From The Mother in Australia?

by Testart Family Lawyers | May 30, 2025 | Blog, Children, Custody Matters, Family Law

This article is about the possibility of a father legally obtaining full care (previously known as sole custody) or majority care of a child after separation or divorce. We do not advocate for either parent to ‘take a child away’ from the other parent in...
Contravention of Parenting Orders – A Comprehensive Guide To The Legal Process

Contravention of Parenting Orders – A Comprehensive Guide To The Legal Process

by Testart Family Lawyers | May 30, 2025 | Blog, Children, Divorce, Family Law, Grand Parents

Contravention of Parenting Orders In Australia, a contravention of parenting orders occurs when a person fails to comply with the terms of a parenting order made by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia without a reasonable excuse. What are parenting...
Recovery Orders

Recovery Orders

by Testart Family Lawyers | May 20, 2025 | Blog, Children, Custody Matters, Family Law

Child custody disputes and divorce go hand in hand. It is common in family law for one parent to overhold or to refuse to return children to the other parent. In circumstances such as these, it may be necessary to apply for what is known as a ‘Recovery...
Automatic Divorce After Long Separation Australia – Does It Exist?

Automatic Divorce After Long Separation Australia – Does It Exist?

by Testart Family Lawyers | Mar 24, 2025 | Blog, Divorce, Family Law

Automatic Divorce After Long Separation – Does It Exist In Australia? Divorce is never an easy process, but just imagine how convenient it would be if there were an automatic divorce after a long separation in Australia. No need to file divorce papers, pay...
Recovery Orders

Parenting Coordination Australia: What Is It?

by Testart Family Lawyers | Mar 18, 2025 | Blog, Children, Custody Matters, Divorce

Parenting Coordination in Australia is a growing dispute resolution process designed to support separated or divorced parents who continue to struggle with co-parenting. It’s a child-focused, collaborative process that allows co-parents to manage their relationship...
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