The dangers of the internet for children have been well documented but did you know it could also impact the amount of time you’re allowed to spend with them? Failure to properly monitor your child’s screen time is something that can be taken into consideration by the courts. In a recent case considered by [...]
Parents looking to bring a court application in a parenting dispute must first attend Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) and receive what’s called a Section 60I certificate from the Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. It is rare that FDR can be avoided but what if the application is ‘urgent’? Once a section 60I certificate is obtained, [...]
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and for most of us, after a stressful 2020, it’s the season we’re looking forward to. Should COVID restrictions allow, it’s a time to see family and friends, swap presents and stories and enjoy each other’s company. However, 2020 has been a long and tiring year, [...]
We’ve all heard the words “exceptional circumstances” and “unprecedented times” this year, but do any of them apply to setting aside a binding child support agreement? Courts recognise only very limited grounds for setting aside any kind of child support, particularly a binding child support agreement. In the past, some “exceptional circumstances” recognised by [...]
We live in an increasingly inter-connected world. And while social media may be great for keeping in touch with friends and family around the world, sometimes it can be used against you, particularly during a relationship breakdown. Cyber-stalking is domestic violence and is sadly a common complaint among women who have experienced coercion and [...]
By 2022 Australia will be home to 4 million people in the 65 – 84 age bracket. The impacts on our health care and aged care systems are quickly becoming apparent, but an ageing population will also change some aspects of family. Increasingly, one person in a marriage or partnership is being admitted to [...]
With COVID-19, financial pressures are increasing. When financial pressures are serious that can sometimes lead to bankruptcy. Declaring bankruptcy is a major financial step to take but what impact can it have in a divorce? What is bankruptcy? When a person is declared bankrupt, their assets are immediately put under the control of a [...]
The correct legal status of a relationship is important, it has serious consequences. For a de facto it can determine if someone has a financial entitlement or if they don’t. On the 10th anniversary of the introduction of the law for de facto [...]
Dealing with divorced parents and their children can be tricky. Find out from this webinar what you need to know as a Guidance Officer, Principal or Teacher when it comes to dealing with your students and parents with family law issues. Presented by Family Lawyer Susan Miranda. Susan is an experienced Family Law professional [...]
A parent wants to move with a child away from the other parent. Can they? How far? Relocation cases are some of the most common and most challenging in the Family Court. COVID-19 has now added new challenges. The added complication is that the situation in every case is different and the Family Law [...]
