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Custody Rights for Mothers: Understanding Modern Parental Responsibilities In Australia, the term 'custody' is outdated, reflecting a past era of family law that no longer aligns with contemporary...
Navigating Parenting Disputes: A Simple Legal Guide
Navigating Parenting Disputes: A Simple Legal Guide Parenting disputes can arise in any family, whether following a separation, divorce, or breakdown in a de facto relationship. When emotions run...
Parenting Orders: What You Need to Know
Parenting Orders: What You Need to Know Understanding parenting orders, parenting arrangements, and your legal obligations as a parent under the Family Law Act 1975 can be a lot to consider when you...
What You Need to Know About Parental Alienation in Family Law
What Is Parental Alienation? Parental alienation is a term used to describe a situation where one parent, either intentionally or unintentionally, turns a child against the other parent. This...
Fathers Rights in Child Custody
This article explores how Australian law views a father's role when it comes to access, shared or sole care and co-parenting. What are a fathers' rights in child custody matters? For many separated...
Understanding the Differences between Family Dispute Resolution Services (FDRS) and Formal Mediation in Family Law Matters
In family law matters, alternative dispute resolution methods such as Family Dispute Resolution Services (FDRS) and Mediation can provide a much more amicable and cost-effective approach to...
How much child support will I have to pay?
In Australia family law dictates that both parents must financially support their children after separation or divorce. In some cases this will mean that child support payments are required from one...
Preparing for Financial Settlement In Court – What You Need to Know
When considering applying to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia for financial orders, knowing the pre-action procedures required before starting a case is essential. This article...