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...
What is An Independent Children’s Lawyer, And What Is Their Role During Parenting Disputes?
Parenting disputes involve two or more parents or other interested parties (for example, grandparents or step-parents) in conflict about how they should care for their child. The court is tasked...
Do schools have obligations under Parenting Orders?
Children spend a large majority of their time at school and many milestones occur there. Naturally, both parents want involvement in this part of their child’s life. Schools can be placed in a...
Family Dispute Resolution Certificates
Since its inception the Family Law Act 1975 (the Act) has included provisions about litigants undertaking Family Dispute Resolution (FDR). Litigation in Australian courts is based on an adversarial...
Protecting Your Child: Understanding International Child Abduction and the Hague Convention
Are you concerned that your ex-partner may unilaterally decide to take your child out of the country without your knowledge or consent? This distressing act is referred to as “child abduction” in...
Understanding Parental Responsibility and Custody in Australian Family Law
What are my “rights” as a parent? Understanding Parental Responsibility and Custody in Australian Family Law Parenting arrangements can be a complex and sensitive matter during and after a divorce...
How to successfully navigate child custody in Australia
Navigating child custody is one of the hardest parts of any divorce or separation. It may be difficult, but it’s worth taking care to do it right - a good arrangement will make life much easier for...