It seems like an obvious answer to an obvious question - if I have a Family Law matter then I'll use the Family Court, right? Actually, there are a few courts which have jurisdiction to hear these types of cases. In Australia, Family Law issues are … [Read more]
Safety Concerns for ‘My Health Record’
My Health Record is the Commonwealth government's scheme to digitise health records and includes information regarding your treatment, medication and where you have accessed health care facilities in Australia. If you do not wish to have your details … [Read more]
What Did the ‘Yes’ Vote Mean for Family Law?
From 9 December 2017, changes were made to Australian law that now allow people to be married regardless of the gender or sex of the parties. As most of us know, this means Australia has legalised same-sex marriage. These legal changes took place … [Read more]
Can I Be Forced To Leave My Home After Separation?
Things can quickly get tense after separation, especially if you are both living in the same property. So it's a good thing to know what your rights are regarding if you can stay in the home, whether or not your partner can force you to leave, and if … [Read more]
Five Tips for Sharing Time Over Christmas
1.Communicate It's important to communicate well at all times during your co-parenting arrangements, but especially so during Christmas. Once you have a plan in place about the time share, communicate it well to your children and explain to your … [Read more]
What Does That Mean?- Explaining Legal Jargon
Having to go through the court process can seem like you've stepped into another world. We're here to demystify some of the legal jargon that gets thrown around the court room. Consent Orders - Orders that are agreed upon by the parties and which … [Read more]