Recently, The Family Court heard an appeal from a mother following interim orders being made by the Federal Circuit Court in a parenting case that involved allegations of domestic violence. Background There were three children, aged 3, 4 and 5 at the time of the first court hearing. The youngest child had significant health [...]
Domestic Violence Laws Queensland Regardless of cultural background, age, religion or socioeconomic factors, domestic violence can occur in any family in Brisbane. Each state and territory has its own domestic violence legislation. In Queensland, the law was significantly changed in 2012 and further changes were made on 31 May 2017. Domestic violence is now [...]
Case outline A father was told by his 8 year old daughter that she had been “hit” by her mother. The daughter also told the school Principal and the Police. The father withheld the child and sought full custody. So, what did the court do? As a result of the father withholding the child [...]
If you ask our Brisbane family law firm what alternatives to court exist... We can say that she ideal scenario in every situation is that an amicable agreement can be reached. However, it cannot always be achieved. It is well documented that it is a lengthy wait for a final hearing in court. There [...]
Be careful which news report you read regarding what's changing in Family Law. There have been many suggested changes put forward over the last year. All the talk culminated last month, in the release of the Law Reform Commission (ALRC) review. Here's a quick update on the review – and a few other changes. [...]
If you have separated it is important that you get Family Law advice about how to achieve a property settlement, as there are strict time limits that apply. If you miss them there can be real problems. So, what are they? There are time limits on when spouses can file an application for property [...]
The parenting provisions in the Family Law Act are based on a child's right to see their parents and other family members. Grandparents are becoming increasingly involved in the care and support of their grandchildren while parents work. So what happens for grandparents if in their child's separation they find themselves excluded from the grandchild's [...]
Mediation plays a big part in family law. It provides an alternative to going to court and in so doing usually comes with the added benefit of reducing costs, providing the opportunity for spouses to tell their side of the story and take ownership of an agreed outcome and providing a quicker resolution. Sadly, [...]
