Children spend a large majority of their time at school and many milestones occur there. Naturally, both parents want involvement in this part of their child’s life. Schools can be placed in a...
Family Dispute Resolution Certificates
Since its inception the Family Law Act 1975 (the Act) has included provisions about litigants undertaking Family Dispute Resolution (FDR). Litigation in Australian courts is based on an adversarial...
Protecting Your Child: Understanding International Child Abduction and the Hague Convention
Are you concerned that your ex-partner may unilaterally decide to take your child out of the country without your knowledge or consent? This distressing act is referred to as “child abduction” in...
Understanding Parental Responsibility and Custody in Australian Family Law
What are my “rights” as a parent? Understanding Parental Responsibility and Custody in Australian Family Law Parenting arrangements can be a complex and sensitive matter during and after a divorce...
How to successfully navigate child custody in Australia
Navigating child custody is one of the hardest parts of any divorce or separation. It may be difficult, but it’s worth taking care to do it right - a good arrangement will make life much easier for...
How much child support will I have to pay?
In Australia family law dictates that both parents must financially support their children after separation or divorce. In some cases this will mean that child support payments are required from one...
Common types of child custody after divorce
Every family’s unique, so after divorce you’ll need to come to a child custody arrangement that suits you and your child’s distinct needs. Whatever that arrangement may be it needs to help ease the...
How to adopt a child in Australia – the legal process
Whether you’re adopting because it’s something you’ve felt passionately about for a long time, or because your personal circumstances mean conceiving a biological child isn’t possible, adoption is...
At what age can a child refuse to see a parent in Australia?
Breakups and divorce are challenging, particularly for the children affected, who may find it difficult to adapt to their new reality. Unfortunately, in these situations (among others) we’re often...