It is not uncommon for a parent’s time with a child to be supervised if there are allegations of abuse and the judge determines the child is at an unacceptable risk of harm. Supervision allows the relationship to continue but ensures as far as possible that the child is safe. It is however unusual to [...]
Parents in Australia have a legal obligation to provide financial support for their children, which continues following separation until the child turns 18 (and on occasion, beyond). So, what does this payment actually cover? What does financial support for children cover? Child Support covers expenses for children such as food, housing, clothes, school costs and [...]
It is a common misconception that separation occurs only once you start physically living separately. In fact, many couples spend at least a short period separated under the one roof. So, what is that? Reasons for being separated but living under the one roof There are many reasons why a separated couple may remain living [...]
If your child has been taken overseas without your consent then you need to act quickly. Here are some quick practical tips on what you should consider in the event that your child is abducted: Family Law Watchlist In the event that your child may not have yet left Australia you can contact the [...]
Separated parents are often faced with a situation where the other parent wishes to travel overseas with the child. Whether this is for the purposes of a holiday or visiting extended family, it can make the non-travelling parent anxious about the safety of the child during the period of travel, whether the child will [...]
In a recent case in the Federal Circuit Court, the Judge was critical of the husband who was trying to claim that certain contributions during the relationship should be precisely accounted for in the final property settlement. The court explained that, in accordance with the law, the proper approach was a more holistic approach, which [...]
What is "parental responsibility"? The purpose of “parental responsibility” is to allow the child to achieve their full potential as a person by the involvement of both of the children’s parents in the child’s life. How do the parents fulfil that responsibility? Parents are expected to maintain the child until the child reaches 18. [...]
From time to time one party to a marriage does not accept the relationship has ended. It was this scenario which occurred in a case before the court in Sydney recently. The wife filed for divorce in December 2017. The husband opposed the divorce being granted on the basis that he wanted the parties [...]
For separated couples, the Family Law Act sets out how property should be divided. A Common Family Law Myth One of the most common Family Law myths is the belief that superannuation is not included in this division of property. It is! Another common myth is that property is always divided equally. It isn’t! Let’s clarify what the law does [...]
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