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Category: Parenting Matters
What is a Case Assessment Conference in family law matters (Western Australia)?
Case Assessment Conferences during family law proceedings in the Family Court of Western Australia are only held in respect of child-related proceedings. The purpose is for risk assessment.
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Divorce is only one part of finalising separation from your partner
To finalise separation from your partner, there are a number of issues that should be considered and addressed over and above obtaining a Divorce Order (if you were married) or simply moving on with your life if you were in a de facto relationship.
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What is an Independent Children’s Lawyer?
An Independent Children’s Lawyer is a lawyer appointed by the Court to represent the best interest of a child in parenting matters during family law proceedings.
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Separated parents and choosing your child’s school
The choice of school your child attends is one of the major long-term decisions that is to be made by both parents. Unless the Family Court has made an Order to the contrary, both parents are required to consult with one another and consent to the choice or any change of a child’s school.
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Parenting from afar
The desire for Mums and Dads to continue to build and enjoy strong relationships with their children whilst away is forefront.
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Breaching Family court orders – what can I do?
As family lawyers, we often come across instances where there are court orders in place (either interim orders or final orders), and one party is not complying with their obligations under the orders.
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Grandparents rights to see their grandchildren
Many children spend such significant time with their grandparents that grandparents can be a primary carer in a child’s life. grandparents can apply to a Court for orders relating to who their grandchildren live with or who their grandchildren spend time with.
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How is child support determined in Australia?
In this article, we will look at who is entitled to child support payments, how they are determined and calculated, options if your payments are not being made and how to apply for changes to your assessment.
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Relocation with children after separation
After separation, there may be a point in time when a parent would like to relocate with a child to another town, state or country. In this article, we will look at when and how child relocation can occur, together with what the courts consider when determining relocation matters.
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Parenting after separation – focus on the kids
The “Parenting After Separation” program developed by Relationships Australia (also known as Supporting Children after Separation) is a course designed for separated parents and carers who want to find ways to support children through the process of separation.
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Final Parenting Orders in Family Law proceedings
Proceedings in the Family Court for children and parenting matters end when Final Orders are made (save for when proceedings are discontinued or dismissed). But are Final Orders ever really “final”?
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Can a child decide which parent they want to live with?
In short, a child cannot decide where they wish to live. A child can influence a decision of a Court as to where they live however, but they cannot be the ultimate decision maker.
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