Category - Children
If you have separated from your ex-partner or spouse, it is likely your friends, family or the people around you have told you to engage a family lawyer. However, you may not be sure whether you should engage a family lawyer or not.
If this sounds like you, here are the top 5 reasons why you need a family lawyer during the...
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In Family Law matters involving children, there may be a risk that your ex-partner or spouse could take your child overseas (either temporarily or permanently) without your knowledge or consent.
In our experience, this risk is often heightened in circumstances where the other party is a dual citizen of another country, or has...
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The Family Law Amendment Bill (“the Bill”) finally passed through both houses of parliament on 19 October 2023 and received royal assent on 6 November 2023. The majority of the changes under the Family Law Amendment Act 2023 will come into effect from 5 May 2024.
The Bill attracted a lot of scrutiny during its consultation...
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It may come as a surprise to some that getting divorced in Australia is a relatively simple process. However, contrary to how it can be portrayed in popular culture, getting a divorce is not something that can be done immediately upon separation.
The divorce itself, defined as “the dissolution of the marriage between two...
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School holidays can be a time of excitement and joy for children as they get a break from their regular routine and enjoy quality time with their families. However, for separated or divorced parents, navigating the school holidays can sometimes be challenging. Co-parenting during this time requires effective communication, cooperation...
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Relocating children after separation or divorce is a challenge with both legal and personal considerations, writes family lawyer Deanna Gatto.
There are many reasons why you may want relocate after a separation – for example you may wish to return to family to gain their support, or find better employment prospects. If there...
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Disputes between parents when making decisions with long-term impacts on a child is a contentious and escalating issue in Family Law. It may also be unsurprising that a common topic of such disputes is in relation to any non-emergency medical intervention on the child, such as vaccinations, gender dysphoria treatments, cosmetic...
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On 30 January 2023, the Federal government released the Family Law Amendment Bill 2023 (“the Bill”) – draft legislation proposing to amend the Family Law Act (1975) (“the Act”). Whilst the government has proposed these amendments under the broad umbrella of addressing Court delays and access to support...
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With covid restrictions, many people with shared care arrangements in place for their children will be wondering if and how handovers will take place during this time.
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