Father’s of children can be liable for financial contributions to the maintenance of the mother before and after the birth of a chid.
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Technology can be of great assistance when needing to look after children that span two households.
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Cases arise in families where one or both parent’s wish to change the surname of their children. Demi Rayner explains what steps need to be considered.
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Few Family Law cases make it to the High Court so when the do, all family lawyers take note of the outcome.
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Gabrielle Howley provides a case study that shows the importance of the Family Report in understanding the views of the children in a case.
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Sam McGee highlights multiple reasons why offers are made and accepted to speed up resolution of Family Law matters.
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Parenting orders may be changed by the Court if it can be demonstrated there is a significant change in circumstances.
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In this post Gabrielle Howley uses a recent court case to explain why it’s not always necessary for a property to be sold as part of a property settlement.
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Simply because parenting orders have come from a court, it does not mean they will be followed. In such situations, what actions can be taken?
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The Court will make an order for parentage DNA testing, but does not do so lightly.
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As you work to sort out the parenting arrangements for your children, keep in mind the 10 points presented by Gabrielle Howley.
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A past student’s existing HECS/HELP debt may need to be considered in a Family Law Property Settlement. Court consideration is required as the debt is only repaid when the person that incurred it has sufficient income to do so.
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Can someone who is not a parent of a child seek orders to be allowed to see them? There are some tests to meet but not impossible and you will need a lawyer by your side.
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A judge in the Federal Circuit Court has decided that Covid-19 amounts to exceptional circumstances that justify putting aside a Binding Child Support Agreement. Under appeal this may change so watch this space.
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Who doesn’t want to keep their lotto winnings?
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Recording parents’ agreement on childrens’ arrangements in writing is often a good idea.
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Covid-19 has increased the pace at which the courts have adopted online meetings. Like everything, there are advantages and disadvantages.
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Gabrielle explains the important concept of parental responsibility under the Family Law Act.
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A formalised property agreement, under the Family Law Act, is an important step to protect your interests based on what has been agreed to.
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Pets play such an important role in many families and this results in strong emotional ties. When a relationship breaks down, a lot of couples are able to work out who gets the pets but what happens when no such agreement can be reached? What approach do the family law courts take?
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