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...
Contravention of Parenting Orders – A Comprehensive Guide To The Legal Process
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...
Recovery Orders
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...
Automatic Divorce After Long Separation Australia – Does It Exist?
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...
Parenting Coordination Australia: What Is It?
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,...
What is a Prenup? Why Every Couple Should Consider One
What are Prenups in Australia? Do we have them? What prenups are and whether they exist in Australia is a common question. The answer is, not exactly - we have Binding Financial Agreements (BFAs),...
What is Spousal Maintenance in Australia?
What is Spousal Maintenance? Spousal maintenance refers to financial payments made by one spouse to another following a separation or divorce. These payments aim to ensure that the receiving party,...
Relocation – Family Law Considerations In 2024
Relocation - Family Law Considerations In 2024 Relocation in family law refers to situations where a parent wishes to move with their child to a new location within Australia or internationally....
Custody Rights for Mothers: Understanding Parental Responsibilities
Custody Rights for Mothers: Understanding Modern Parental Responsibilities In Australia, the term 'custody' is outdated, reflecting a past era of family law that no longer aligns with contemporary...