We have all heard of celebrities gifting their children unusual and often strange names. Think Kal-EL (Nicholas Cage), Sage Moonblood (Sylvester Stallone), and North (Kanye West). In Australia, there are laws that govern what we can name our children. Most parents are...
When negotiating parenting arrangements a lot of parents agree to share time in the school holidays but forget to specifically negotiate special holidays such as Christmas. This can become a very stressful period for all involved. Try and remember that Christmas is...
Since the Family Law Act (FLA) came into operation, divorce has been a relatively straight forward process. Sometimes, however, one of the parties might refuse to sign divorce papers. It is important to know that an application for divorce can be made by one or both...
The process of going to Family Court is one that intimidates most people, but particularly children and teenagers.The Family Court of Australia provides a fantastic online resource specifically for parents and kids facing the Family Court process.With stories, video...
After parents separate, they need to find a new way of parenting that works for them and their children. Some divorced/separated couples continue to share parenting, while others choose to continue their roles as parents separately. This decision often depends on...