Family Law Matters Proposed Changes to the Family Law Act Proposed Changes to the Family Law Act – A Step Forward? On 30 January 2023, the Australian Government released a draft Family Law Amendment Bill (‘the amendments’) which proposed a variety of significant changes to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (‘the Act’). The overarching …
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Family Law Matters What is Mediation? If you are currently experiencing a separation with your ex-partner, you have likely heard the term ‘mediation’ before. But, what is mediation? And what happens if you can’t reach an agreement at mediation? What is Mediation? Mediation is an important part of reaching agreement in any financial or parenting …
Family Law Matters Same-Sex Couples And The Family Law System Same-Sex Couples and the Family Law System Let us rewind to December 2017. We were waving our rainbow coloured flags with great enthusiasm and delight as the Australian Federal Parliament made the decision to pass a law legalising same-sex marriage across Australia. Fast forward to …
Property Matters Who gets the dog? Who keeps the dog after separation? Pets often form an integral part of the family unit and significant time and money is spent on them. Adults and children alike often form strong emotional attachments to their pets. It may therefore surprise you to hear that the Australian Family Courts …
Parenting Matters What Age Can a Child Decide What age can a Child Decide? After separation, parents often wonder when children are able to decide for themselves where they live, or how often, and in what circumstances, they see their parents. The short answer is that the Family Law Act 1975 allows the courts to …
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 …
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. …
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 …
Podcast Does Having a place help me get 50/50 custody? 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 whether having your own property will help you obtain greater care of your children. You can access …
Podcast Should I Stay in the Family Home 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 whether one party should stay in the family home until after settlement. You can access this podcast by clicking …