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It’s one of the most common and emotionally charged questions family lawyers are asked after a relationship ends: “Who gets the dog?” You might be surprised to learn that under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), pets such as dogs are considered property when a married or de facto couple separates – just like a car or a...
Read moreWhen parenting disputes arise, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia follows a structured process aimed at ensuring the best interests of the child are met. Trying to reach agreement first: Pre-Action Procedures Before commencing legal proceedings, parents are required to comply with Pre-Action Procedures. These...
Read moreThe Christmas period can be a stressful time for most families, and it is certainly not made any easier if you are navigating co-parenting with your former partner or spouse during the festive season. While a lot of separated parents can be amicable and adhere to an informal agreement in relation to their co-parenting, we recommend...
Read moreWe often tell our clients to be wary of posting anything to social media after separation and especially during any Court proceedings that may be in progress in relation to their property settlement and/or parenting matters. With social media now the most used domain of sharing our thoughts, experiences and lifestyle to the...
Read moreGoing through a separation and divorce is a very difficult time. I can say this as I have experienced it first hand. You might think I had the “upper hand” throughout my separation and divorce because I am a family lawyer myself. Well, I can say that was not the case at all. Lawyers need lawyers for their own divorce...
Read moreIf 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...
Read moreIn 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...
Read moreThe 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...
Read moreIt 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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