Congratulations to our very own solicitor, Kenny Tran, upon being appointed to the Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria. What a great achievement, we are so proud of you Kenny On Thursday 30 December 2023, The Ethnics Communities Council of Victoria (ECCV) held its...
Family reports are prepared by an independent third party, usually an experienced social worker, family consultant or psychologist who will interview both parents and their children, and provide non-binding but highly persuasive recommendations to the Court regarding...
Exposing a child to a parent who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol is risky and unthinkable to most parents. Indeed, there is a significant risk that a child who is exposed to such a parent will be unsupervised, neglected or abused. A common problem that...
Intervention Orders play a crucial role in protecting individuals who fear for their safety because of family violence. These Orders are intended to provide a legal safeguard against potential harm. If you have had an Intervention Orders taken out against you, then...
Evidence plays a crucial role in assisting the Federal Circuit and Family Court with making an informed decision. With the growing use of technology, video and audio recordings are being increasingly used in such proceedings, raising important questions about their...
It is a common misconception amongst Australians that a system of “divorce law” exists. Indeed, there are laws on divorce, but these are a small assembly of laws amongst other laws as to the range of matters contained in the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (“the Act”). Laws...
Spousal maintenance is the amount to be paid by one party to another to ensure the receiving party can maintain a reasonable standard of living after a divorce or separation. The spousal maintenance amount is usually paid on a short-term basis before property matters...
The rise of social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter have allowed people to share personal information and connect with friends and family. However, social media has also raised significant challenges, particularly in the realm of family law....
A person may want to apply to the Court to change a parenting order for various reasons, primarily where there have been significant changes in circumstances or where they believe the existing parenting order is no longer in the best interests of the child. Some...
The breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship is a challenging time, filled with difficult decisions and emotional turmoil. Among the many issues that need to be addressed during a separation is pet ownership. Pets are often regarded as cherished family members...
