For separated fathers, obtaining the rights to see their child can seem like an intimidating process. And it’s easy to understand why – there’s a general belief that, when it comes to child custody,...
When does child custody end in Australia?
When a relationship ends, it can be incredibly difficult to arrange care of your children. Both you and your ex partner will want what’s best for your kids but, ultimately, you may have differing...
How to get full custody of your child in Australia?
The welfare of your child is paramount, so decisions around custody of your child are taken extremely seriously by the family court. The subject of child custody can be a sensitive one to navigate...
A guide to child custody schedules by age in Australia
The wellbeing of your children is always your first priority. That’s why it can be so difficult to split custody of them with an ex-partner after a separation. During the process, you may have...
Can I change my child’s last name without their father’s consent?
If you have separated from or divorced your partner and have a child together, it’s likely your child has the father’s last name. You may wish to change the child’s last name to yours instead. How...
What is the child custody process in Australia?
Relationship breakups and divorces can be incredibly difficult for children. That’s why doing what’s best for them during the process should always be your first priority - even if that means making...
Can you represent yourself in family court in Australia?
If you have to attend family court in the near future, you might be wondering - can I represent myself? The short answer to the question is yes. Family court allows self-represented litigants....
They called him what?! Naming Children in Australia
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,...
Christmas Parenting Arrangements
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...