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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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Benefits of a Men’s Behaviour Change program in family law matters
The purpose of “Men’s Behaviour Change courses” is to initiate a change process in men's behaviour and provide a forum for exploring and challenging beliefs. Within this, there is a focus on making men accountable for their violence toward family members.
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Family law and superannuation splitting
Aside from the family home, superannuation has become one, if not the most valuable asset accumulated by individuals during their working life. In this blog, we look at how superannuation is treated in family law property settlement and the concept of superannuation splitting after separation or divorce.
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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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Time limits for family law property settlement
Time limits apply in family law proceedings for property settlement and spousal maintenance matters. If you separate from your partner (whether married or in a de facto relationship), you will need to commence your property settlement proceedings within the specified time limits.
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What happens at a divorce hearing?
After an application for divorce has been made by a party, a divorce hearing is allocated by the Court. Whether attendance at the divorce hearing is required is dependent on whether there are children of the marriage who are under the age of 18 years and whether the application was made solely or jointly.
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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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