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Category: Parenting Matters
The National Contravention List to Enforce Family Court Orders
On 18 August 2021, the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court announced the launch of a new National Contravention List designed to handle ongoing problems associated with compliance with Family Court Orders. The NCL took effect on 1 September 2021.
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Time with children at Christmas, after separation
Several months before December each year, Mums and Dads are starting to prepare for Christmas. In this blog, we look at how to prepare for discussions about spending time with children and what options are available if you cannot agree.
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What is a pre-trial conference in family law matters?
A family law pre-trial conference is similar to a mediation-style conference, however, it is conducted by a Registrar of the Court rather than a mediator. Pre-trial conferences are only held in respect of financial disputes and parenting disputes.
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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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