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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Even if you have perfectly valid reasons for leaving a child out of your will, there are some points you should discuss with a lawyer first to protect against your will being challenged later on.
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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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Gabrielle explains the important concept of parental responsibility under the Family Law Act.
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Independent family reports help all parties determine what is best for the children in a family law matter.
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An Application for a Location Order is one option when a child has been removed by the other parent and cannot be located.
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In family law matters involving children, mediation is an essential step towards quick resolution.
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It is not certain that the costs for sporting activities (or other similar extras-curricular activities) will fall within the child support system. So who pays?
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A Parenting Plan documents the agreed plan between parents to care for their children. As with any agreement legal advice can help you avoid unexpected pitfalls.
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In a separated family the conversation about the choice of school for your child's education frequently extends beyond the quality of education they will receive.
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For some parents, their post-separation parenting arrangements means they aren't with their children during our culture's designated "family occasions" such as Easter and the school holidays. A different approach can make all the difference.
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It's a wonderful time of year... so the saying goes but in the world of family law Christmas can often be one of the hardest times. Whether a relationship is on its last legs, or the split is new or it is one of many Christmas seasons you have spent apart arrangements can often still be difficult.
Read MoreFrequently I am preparing Wills for people who have a number of children spread over a relatively wide period of time. Usually the desire to leave the assets equally between the children seems straight forward and appropriate. But is it?
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Offering a PlayStation to your child might sway them to want to come and live with you, but before you do remember the court has jurisdiction to make orders regarding living arrangements. A child's view will be considered if it is compelling and not just a result of the "PlayStation" factor.
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