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Formal property settlement – why bother?

Formal property settlement – why bother? There are some very good reasons why it is best to arrange a formal property settlement through your…
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Leave to proceed against post-separation assets granted

Leave to proceed against post-separation assets granted In Pinkett & Pinkett [2018] FCCA 712 (1 February 2018), the court allowed an Applicant Wife to…
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Poor litigant does not prevent an indemnity costs order

Poor litigant does not prevent an indemnity costs order In the recent case of Kappel & Carlsson (No.2) [2018] FCCA 2973 (24 October 2018), the…
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Actuarial risk assessment for child abuse and neglect

Actuarial risk assessment for child abuse and neglect The recent case of Halloran & Halloran [2018] FCCA 2825 (5 October 2018) explored the use of…
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Forensic psychology and its role in parenting matters

Forensic psychology and its role in parenting matters In the recent case of Halloran & Halloran [2018] FCCA 2825 (5 October 2018), an executive summary…
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I’ve just been handed a Notice to Appear – what is this?

I’ve just been handed a Notice to Appear – what is this? In a wide range of offences now, police are empowered to require…
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Withholding of child invokes a Recovery Order

Withholding of child invokes a Recovery Order A father has failed in his bid to resist the making of a Recovery Order where he…
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Inappropriate parenting orders sought by each party

Inappropriate parenting orders sought by each party Judge Altobelli recently dealt with a case where the Applicant (who did not presently have care of…
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Copious amounts of “evidence” does not assist the Court

Copious amounts of “evidence” does not assist the Court The Court recently commented that copious quantities of evidence does not equate to quality of…
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The Australian Family Law System

The Australian Family Law System Australia’s family law system helps people resolve the legal aspects of family relationship issues, including family relationship breakdown. It…
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Court case pending – do I need legal representation?

Court case pending – do I need legal representation? If you have a trial date coming up and you have been representing yourself, it…
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Religious practices and the Family Law Courts

Religious practices and freedoms – how involved should the Court be? Religious practices – In a recent case, the mother raised her concerns that…
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Impartiality of Independent Children’s Lawyer in question

Impartiality of Independent Children’s Lawyer in question In nearly every case, at least one litigant feels that the “ICL” is “biased” against them. While…
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Subpoenas deemed to be a “fishing expedition”

Subpoenas deemed to be a “fishing expedition” Subpoenas are a useful way of gathering evidence, but that evidence needs to be relevant to the…
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Undefended hearing proceeds in absence of father

Undefended hearing proceeds in absence of father An example of the legal process rolling on whether or not litigants engage in the process: The…
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Airport Watch List Removal

Airport Watch List Removal Fullager & Barberry 3) (m) Any other fact or circumstance that the court thinks is relevant The Court refers to…
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Aunt successful in application for nephew to live with her

Aunt successful in application for nephew to live with her instead of father In a recent case, the maternal aunt was successful in obtaining…
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Mother at risk of harm from children

Mother at risk of harm from children In the recent case of Watts & Lorreck, the court noted the family violence being perpetuated between mother…
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Contempt jail sentences for Mother and Grandmother

Contempt jail sentences for Mother and Grandmother The matter came before the court for final hearing on 9 October, 2014 and, as is sometimes…
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Adult sibling seeking a relationship and time with younger siblings

Adult sibling seeking a relationship and time with younger siblings Adult sibling – Ms C’s application In the previous final orders, Ms C (adult…
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Contempt sentences for Mother and Grandmother

Contempt sentences for Mother and Grandmother Contempt: A recent case published in mainstream press: The matter came before the court for final hearing on…
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Child abduction ring alleged by AFP

Child abduction ring alleged by AFP – breaking news from the ABC Three men have been arrested over an alleged plot to help women…
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International family law and children

International family law and children International family law: Families who are split across international borders face unique challenges. Disputes between these families can have…
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Reciprocating countries and residency for child support

Reciprocating countries and residency for child support Australia has arrangements for child support with a number of countries. These are known as reciprocating jurisdictions….
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