Generally, the Department of Family and Community Services will work with families as much as possible in order to keep children in their home. However, in some circumstances this isn't possible and … [Read more...]
How Does Supervised Contact Work?
Just because there are arrangements or orders for your child to spend time with both parents, it doesn't mean that facilitating those arrangements will be easy. Parents are not always on good terms … [Read more...]
Children, Separation, and International Travel
Can I get a passport for my child without the consent of the other parent? When an application is made for a child to procure a passport, the written consent of all parties with parental … [Read more...]
Do I Need A Will?
The only way to be sure that your assets are distributed the way you want after you pass away is to have a valid will. As family structures can be complex, and because there are particular … [Read more...]
Separate Under One Roof
Under the Family Law Act, you and your ex-partner must have been separated for 12 months before being able to apply for a divorce. However; for a number of reasons, this may not be practical for many … [Read more...]
What Are Consent Orders?
Consent orders are a formal agreement that is arrived upon between parties to a dispute. They can cover most matters under the Family Law Act such as: Parenting Property Superannuation … [Read more...]