Are intervention orders the same as restraining orders? The Magistrates Court of Victoria would seem to suggest that the answer is ‘yes’. In fact the Magistrates Court of Victoria helpfully points out that the differences in terminology in what could be classed...
The notion of alimony in Australia is another example of the Americanisation (or ‘Americanization‘) of our culture.While Americans have family law attorneys, we here in Australia have barristers and solicitors.Go figure! One could be forgiven, if one watched enough of...
When we think of prenuptial agreements in Australia, we often think of American television; the courtroom drama with the family law attorney arguing over the terms of the ‘prenup.’ We often think of how offended one’s prospective spouse might be at the thought that...
Unfortunately, the words that Family Law lawyers use can be confusing to members of the public. This is not helped by the fact that legislation changes, and with these changes in the law come changes in terminology. An example of this can be found in the relatively...
Separated parents often ask when their child can decide where she/he wants to live. This usually happens when teenage children are involved. There is no ‘magic age’ when a child can decide where she/he will live and the amount of time they will spend with the other...
