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Pet Custody in Family Law – Changes are Coming


November 27, 2024

Pet Custody in Family Law – Changes are Coming

By Karen Devey – Special Counsel On 22 August 2024, the Family Law Amendment Bill 2024 (Bill) was introduced to Parliament. The Bill proposes further…

My parenting arrangements have changed and so has my child support, what can I do?


November 12, 2024

My parenting arrangements have changed and so has my child support, what can I do?

How much time your children spend with you affects how much child support you receive or pay, if you are paying child support as assessed…

Credibility in Family Law Cases – What happens when the court prefers the evidence of one party over another?


October 4, 2024

Credibility in Family Law Cases – What happens when the court prefers the evidence of one party over another?

By Elizabeth Pathmaraj – Senior Associate The case of Farrah & Cisek [2024] FedCFamCA1A 38 is an excellent illustration of the crucial importance of a…

Drawing inferences where a party fails to make full and frank disclosure


August 15, 2024

Drawing inferences where a party fails to make full and frank disclosure

By Karen Devey – Special Counsel Chang v Su [2002] FamCA Parties to family law proceedings have a duty to the Court and to the…

Drug and alcohol use in parenting disputes 


June 19, 2024

Drug and alcohol use in parenting disputes 

By Caitlin Elliott – Special Counsel Drug use in Australia has increased in recent years, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. The…

Recovery Orders


May 24, 2024

Recovery Orders

My ex-partner has taken my child interstate without my consent, what can I do? Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a record number of…

New Court forms in family law matters from 6 May 2024


May 1, 2024

New Court forms in family law matters from 6 May 2024

By Melissa Hine – Special Counsel A number of forms have been amended as a result of the commencement of the Family Law Amendment Act…

Can I use documents received in my family law matter for other purposes?


April 17, 2024

Can I use documents received in my family law matter for other purposes?

By Mary Young – Principal Lawyer Documents you receive by disclosure, Court Order or Subpoena or any other compulsory court process cannot be used for…

What is a de facto relationship and how does it affect my legal rights?


March 25, 2024

What is a de facto relationship and how does it affect my legal rights?

By Caitlin Elliott – Special Counsel The rate at which people choose to live in a de facto relationship rather than getting married continues to…

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