Parenting and Property Matters Harmonisation of the Courts The complex overlap between the jurisdiction and administration of the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court has been heavily criticised as being “confusing, inefficient and [for] causing unacceptable delays’’. Traditionally, the two-court system was been constructed in order to enable better specialisation, wherein the […]
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Parenting Matters Views of the Child in Parenting Matters Are the views of the child relevant to parenting orders? Under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (“the Act”), the Court gains the power to make parenting orders that are binding on all parties involved. In so considering what Order would be in the “best interests
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Parenting Matters The Impact of Family Violence Upon Children How is Parenting Order made? Under Section 64B of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (“the Act”), the Court gains the power to make parenting orders that are binding on all parties involved. In making such an order, under Section 61DA(1) of the Act, the starting
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Property Settlements Full and Frank Financial Disclosure Obligation to Provide Financial Disclosure There is an obligation on both parties to a family law dispute to provide full and frank disclosure of all information and documentation relevant to the matter. This obligation is set out in rule 13.04 of the Family Law Rules and a similar
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Podcast Property Settlements Dads Online Podcast One of our Principal Lawyers, Daniel Dalli, discusses with Dads Online some of the issues that arise after separation or divorce. This podcast focuses on family law property settlements. You can access this podcast by clicking this link. The below is a transcript of the podcast for your viewing.
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Podcast Parenting Plans and Consent Orders Dads Online Podcast One of our Principal Lawyers, Daniel Dalli, discusses with Dads Online some of the issues that arise after separation or divorce. This podcast focuses on the difference between parenting plans and consent orders. You can access this podcast by clicking this link. The below is a
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Case Study Spousal Maintenance Blevins & Blevins [2019] FCCA 1923 (11 July 2019) The case of Blevins demonstrates the possibility of bringing an action for spousal maintenance after 20 years of being divorced. This was even in the case where the Court had made a final determination for lump sum maintenance of which intended to
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10 Steps to take after separation Separation The decision to separate is not an easy one. We understand that a breakdown of a relationship can be emotionally overwhelming. Whether it is advice you are seeking before deciding to separate, or during the divorce stage, we can support you through the process. Navigating the aftermath of
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