by Emma Hewitt | Mar 20, 2018 | Blog, Children
We have all heard of celebrities gifting their children unusual and often strange names. Think Kal-EL (Nicholas Cage), Sage Moonblood (Sylvester Stallone), and North (Kanye West). In Australia, there are laws that govern what we can name our children. Most parents are... 
by Testart Family Lawyers | Dec 4, 2017 | Blog, Children, Custody Matters
When negotiating parenting arrangements a lot of parents agree to share time in the school holidays but forget to specifically negotiate special holidays such as Christmas. This can become a very stressful period for all involved. Try and remember that Christmas is... 
by Testart Family Lawyers | Dec 4, 2017 | Blog, Divorce
Since the Family Law Act (FLA) came into operation, divorce has been a relatively straight forward process. Sometimes, however, one of the parties might refuse to sign divorce papers. It is important to know that an application for divorce can be made by one or both... 
by Emma Hewitt | Jan 3, 2017 | Blog
The process of going to Family Court is one that intimidates most people, but particularly children and teenagers. The Family Court of Australia provides a fantastic online resource specifically for parents and kids facing the Family Court process. With stories, video... 
by Testart Family Lawyers | Dec 1, 2016 | Blog, Children, Custody Matters, Maintenance
After parents separate, they need to find a new way of parenting that works for them and their children. Some divorced/separated couples continue to share parenting, while others choose to continue their roles as parents separately. This decision often depends on... 
by Testart Family Lawyers | Dec 1, 2016 | Blog, Intervention Orders
Are intervention orders the same as restraining orders? The Magistrates Court of Victoria would seem to suggest that the answer is ‘yes’. In fact the Magistrates Court of Victoria helpfully points out that the differences in terminology in what could be classed...