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A Working Example of Blended Families and Co-Parenting
by Natasha Heathcote on February 21, 2018
In today’s world there are many more blended families. This may be the result of one parent re-marrying or re-partnering, the parent having further children with other people, and the mingling of existing families when […]
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Buying a Property Together Before Marriage?
by Natasha Heathcote on January 16, 2018
What’s the difference? Before or after marriage? Married or not? If there a difference? Should there be a difference? Generally, all of the answers to those questions are no. If you aren’t married and you […]
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Same Sex Divorce
by Michelle McDermott on December 12, 2017
With the law in Australia being changed (finally!) to allow same-sex couples to marry, it also brings about another important change – allowing those same-sex couples who married overseas to divorce in Australia. Separated same […]
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Treatment for Children with Gender Dysphoria
by Natasha Heathcote on December 1, 2017
The Full Court has returned its decision in the case of Re Kelvin. The case is special as it relates to the Court’s jurisdiction to approve treatment for children with the condition of Gender Dysphoria […]
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Is an Equal Time Parenting Arrangement Suitable for Every Child and Every Parent?
by Natasha Heathcote on October 23, 2017
The short answer is no. The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) provides for the child’s best interests to be the paramount consideration when making parenting Orders. The Act then goes on to provide a list […]
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Decent Disclosure
by Peter Magee on September 8, 2017
Recently I have had several matters where parties who separated years ago have now reached agreement as to division of their assets. The issue has then become having to disclose their current financial positions. Many […]
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Divorce Fast – Quick, Easy and May Not be Valid in Australia
by Karen Devey on September 4, 2017
The process of obtaining a Divorce Order in Australia may appear drawn-out, especially to those eager to remarry. An Application for Divorce cannot be filed in the Federal Circuit Court until the married couple have […]
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Breaching Court Orders Is Serious
by Peter Magee on August 20, 2017
Breaching Court Orders is serious and can lead to consequences. When I was in Coffs Harbour for a family get together, I read an interesting article in the Coffs Coast Advocate newspaper titled Breaching family […]
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Disposal of Assets Prior to Property Settlement
by Kate Marr on August 16, 2017
It is not uncommon for a party to property settlement proceedings to dispose of their interest in property without prior notice or in consultation with the other party. Rule 13.01 of the Family Law Rules […]
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Publishing Proceedings
by Bree Staines on July 18, 2017
Unlike many other areas of law, whether it be in a civil or criminal jurisdiction, the content of family law proceedings are confidential and cannot be publicised. Indeed, it is an offence under section 121 […]
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