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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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The link between money and contact: The entangled nature of child support and contact and the role of negative attributions around parental motivation

The link between money and contact: The entangled nature of child support and contact and the role of negative attributions around parental motivation Despite…
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Meaningful relationship meaning in the family law context

Meaningful relationship meaning in the family law context In the recent case of Agnew & Wogan and Anor, the court discussed the meaning of “meaningful relationship”…
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Flooding therapy for “enmeshed” children

Flooding therapy for “enmeshed” children Flodding therapy – In the recent case of Habib & Ibrahim, the court made orders for a child who was living…
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Deathbed filing of property settlement claims

Deathbed filing of property settlement claims “Deathbed” claims – The recent case of FROST (DECEASED) & WHOOTEN[2018] FamCAFC 177 highlights the importance of “filing” proceedings before…
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Superannuation splitting laws

Superannuation splitting laws When a marriage or de facto relationship breaks down property can be divided between the parties. Superannuation is treated as property…
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Moving out of the family home – will I lose my rights?

Moving out of the family home – will I lose my rights? We live in times where most families can’t afford the “luxury” of…
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Beanstalk Mums – thanks for your support!

Beanstalk Mums – thanks for your support! “Beanstalk is a supportive, inspirational community for single mothers from all walks of life. Beanstalk is for…
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