Parenting Plans and Consent Orders: Which Should You Choose? Most separated parents reach an agreement about their children without a judge deciding anything. The question that follows is how to...
Mothers’ Rights in Australia – What the Law Actually Says
If you have been searching for mothers’ rights, you are probably worried about something specific: whether your children will live with you, whether you can make decisions about their schooling or...
Relocation and New Partners After Separation
Two questions come up in almost every parenting matter that runs for more than a year. Can my former partner move away with the children? And what can I do about the new person in their life? The...
In What Circumstances Is A Mother Able to Relocate A Child?
In Australian family law, a mother - or any parent or legal guardian - may wish to relocate a child following separation or divorce for various reasons, including employment opportunities, family...
Can a Father Take a Child Away From The Mother in Australia?
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...
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,...
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Custody Rights for Mothers: Understanding Modern Parental Responsibilities In Australia, the term 'custody' is outdated, reflecting a past era of family law that no longer aligns with contemporary...