In some cases, a party who is forewarned of the impending separation or who feels angry, bitter and hurt, or for some other reason, may take steps to hide assets either in Australia or abroad in an effort to minimise the property pool and reduce the claim for property...
What is mediation? Mediation involves parties in a dispute engaging the services of a neutral and independent third party (a mediator) who facilitates communication, discussion and negotiations between the parties in a dispute with the aim of an agreement being...
Learning about grandparents’ rights helps families navigate complex situations The Family Law Act (“FLA”) gives recognition to grandparents as well as other extended family members when it comes to parenting matters. It is not the grandparents’ right but, rather, it...
The Court has always viewed the welfare of children and their best interests as most important. Over the decades, this has led to various strategies to identify and deal with cases involving family violence. Most recently, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of...
Child Support Agreements in Australia Before 1989, child maintenance issues were dealt with by the Family Court. This was cumbersome and expensive and often the amount of child support obtained, did not justify the financial and emotional costs involved. Also, the...
