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Obtaining an Injunction Against the Relocation of a Child
What is an Injunction Order? An injunction is a severe court order that directs a party to do something (mandatory injunction) or refrain from doing something (prohibitory injunction). Failing to comply with an injunction can result in being held in contempt of Court...
Schools and Family Law Orders
Family law issues such as dealing with separated families and their complex family law arrangements can be difficult for schools to navigate. In this blog we explore some of the common family law questions relating to parenting and the obligations that schools may...
DNA Parentage Testing and Family Law
The two realms of family law and parentage testing often cross paths. It is common for parentage testing to be sought in order to settle matters involving parenting disputes (to determine a child’s parentage) or in child support proceedings (to establish financial...
Child Support Payments – What You Need to Know
The breakdown of a relationship or marriage can be emotionally daunting, especially when children are involved. It is not uncommon for parents to be confused when determining child support. In accordance with the Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989 (Cth), parents have...
Can You avoid going to Court in Family Law?
When a relationship or marriage ends, people often fear that they will need to go to court to deal with the separation of joint assets and liabilities, and arrangements for their children. This can be extremely stressful for those involved. How can you avoid having to...
Is Money From Family a Gift or a Loan When Separating?
It is becoming increasingly common that couples receive financial assistance from their parents. This can be through the transfer of property, the giving of money or both. Although helpful for major financial decisions such as the purchase of property, this assistance...
Inheritances and Family Law
Families and money can sometimes be a volatile combination. In circumstances where a divorce or separation occurs and a new Will isn’t drafted, complications can arise. In this blog, we review what it means to have an inheritance included in the property settlement...
Separated Under One Roof – How Do I Apply for Divorce?
When Can You Apply for a Divorce? To be eligible to apply for a divorce, you or your spouse must have been separated and living separately for a minimum of twelve (12) months, with no reasonable likelihood of resuming married life. Recent changes to Australia’s family...