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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The Court will make an order for parentage DNA testing, but does not do so lightly.
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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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Often when people are faced with separation, the desire to take any legal steps is dampened by fear of what it would all cost and there is fear if one party has access to more funds than the other.
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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the family law courts have been introducing practice directions of special measures in response to this evolving situation.
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Worried about the impact Covid-19 will have on Family Law assets. There is help at hand.
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Be aware there are deadlines for property settlements which differ if you are in a married or de facto relationship.
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In Family Law proceedings sometimes there is a churning of the stomach as to whether the other party is being honest and providing all the information they need regarding their assets and liabilities.
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Changes have been proposed to protect cross-examination by alleged perpetrators in Family Court proceedings.
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Agreements which appear imbalanced at first sight will likely need quality supporting documentation for a judge to approve the agreement.
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In family law matters involving children, mediation is an essential step towards quick resolution.
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A trip to court is not always a given for family law matters. Here are 10 questions to work through with your lawyer before you get that far.
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The majority of cases that commence in the Family Court do not result in a judge making the final decision. That's because there are other options available.
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Family law matters involving children are understandably emotional and everyone wants to help by offering advice. Much of this advice is in the form of misinformation about the age where children can decide for themselves the parenting arrangements they want.
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It is common in property settlements for one party to transfer at least some of their assets to the other. At times, in very specific circumstances, the courts may order otherwise.
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Not all relationships that end are destined for the courtroom and lawyers are involved only in the drawing up of agreements. Sometimes a court is required to reach a resolution.
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The recent case of a breastfeeding tattooed mother highlights the difficult balancing act that a Court must go through when making a decision in a short time frame.
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Would you be more careful posting on Facebook if you knew what you shared with the world was also shared in the Family Court?
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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.
Read MoreFamily Law Conciliation Conferences have a good rate of resolution and though they can be exhausting and intense this form of court conducted mediation is much less stressful than what happens when your matter goes to a final hearing.
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