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...
Organising Child Custody Arrangements After Divorce Or Separation
Disclaimer: While the term 'child custody' is still commonly used in everyday conversation, it is no longer a term used in Australian family law. The correct legal terms are 'parental...
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...
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Custody Rights for Mothers: Understanding Modern Parental Responsibilities In Australia, the term 'custody' is outdated, reflecting a past era of family law that no longer aligns with contemporary...
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...