In the case of Blatch (No 5) [2022] FedCFamC1F 651 (31 August 2022) the court made orders gradually increasing the father’s time with the children to equal time but also ordered him to get up to date with his child support. Background The parties commenced living together in 2003 and married in 2005. They have two …
Family Law dispute resolution Family Dispute Resolution
7 October 2022
Commencing or responding to proceedings in the Family Courts of Australia
Proceedings are commenced by filing an Initiating Application. The necessary pre-action procedures, full and frank disclosure, must have already been completed. Initiating application File the following documents with an Initiating Application in financial proceedings: 1. a Genuine Steps Certificate that certifies the applicant has complied with the pre-action procedures and made a genuine attempt to …
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Appeals Family Law Property property division Property Settlement
25 July 2022
WIFE SUCCESSFUL APPEALING COURT OUTCOME FOR PROPERTY SETTLEMENT- LESS DEBT TO TAKE
The case of Chan and Lee 2022 was an appeal bought by the wife against property orders made on 23 March 2021 when she was not satisfied with the result of taking on debts with the property she was awarded. BACKGROUND The parties were married on 15 May 2008 and separated on 16 May 2016. …
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Parenting Orders Custody Family Law parental involvement
27 April 2022
Parenting Plans and Consent Orders – What’s the Difference?
Parenting Plans and Consent Orders are the two options for documentation of agreed care arrangements for children.
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Family Law dispute resolution family mediation
7 April 2022
8 Top Tips to Prepare for Mediation and Family Dispute Resolution
Mediation and Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) can help you work through your parenting and financial agreements, resolve disputes, and find solutions that provide the best outcome for all parties involved.
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Family Law Custody custody disputes custody evaluation
25 January 2022
Reversal of Custody Where Father Wrongly Accused of Sexual Abuse
Reversal of Custody Where Father Wrongly Accused of Sexual Abuse – A Case Study Let’s take a look at a recent case where a father was wrongly accused of sexual abuse from the mother, and what the ultimate outcome came to be. Father accused of sexually abusing his children In the case of Syms & …
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Family Law Binding Financial Agreement
13 December 2021
Family Law: What are Binding Financial Agreements and why it’s important to have one in place?
Couples who are looking to enter marriage or a de facto relationship may consider a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) or also widely known as a ‘prenuptial agreement’ or ‘pre-nup’.
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Family Law
5 March 2021
Gender Dysphoria and the Family Court – a case study
Gender Dysphoria and the Family Court – a case study Background of the Imogen case Recently, the Family Court had to make a ruling on the topic of “Gender Dysphoria” in regards to a child called Imogen (previously known as Thomas), aged 16 and 8 months old and to her future medical treatment regarding gender …
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Family Law Family Dispute Resolution family mediation
19 February 2021
When one parent wants to vaccinate – a case study
When one parent wants to vaccinate – a case study Being separated and co-parenting brings challenges, in particular when one parent wants to vaccinate their child and the other doesn’t. When it comes to making decisions about the health and well-being of children, you want what is best for your children, but when issues cannot …
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Binding Financial Agreement contract negotiation Family Law
1 December 2020
Ways to formalise your agreement in Family Law
Ways to formalise your agreement in Family Law If you and your partner can reach an agreement in regards to property and financial matters (including negotiations directly if appropriate otherwise through lawyers), you can save time, money and stress by not going to Court. Formalising it means you have piece of mind knowing you have …
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