Changes have been proposed to protect cross-examination by alleged perpetrators in Family Court proceedings.
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Marriage inequality has an effect under Family Law although many other areas of law don't make the same distinctions.
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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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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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Household contents and personal items are often of such little resale value that even getting a formal valuation may not be worth the cost.
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In some cases Family Courts will rule that one person has wilfully acted to reduce the value of share property in advance of a property settlement.
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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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Money contributed to a relationship from outside can be more likely be treated as a gift than a loan by the Family Court.
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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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A property settlement looks at the assets of both parties. What if one has an expected inheritance? Will it be included?
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Superannuation can form part of a property settlement though due to its nature each situation is different.
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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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For a court to determine if a proposed split of property is just and equitable they need all the facts.
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An investigation into what it means to be able to choose to marry in 2017.
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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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The Kennedy & Thorne case sheds light on what the Family Court considers duress and what's needed to set aside an agreement where signing under duress exists.
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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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There is a common misconception that it is necessary for a couple to live together for 2 years to be considered in a de facto relationship. The Court looks at multiple factors to decide if a relationship exists.
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Spousal maintenance recognises that when a relationship ends there may still be a need for one party to contribute to the on-going support of the other.
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