There are many legal elements related to being a father in Australia, such as parenting time and responsibility, custody and paternity disputes. Although under review, the current legislation, the Family Law Act 1975 (“FLA”) includes a presumption that each parent has...
In Australian law, the term separation refers to the breakdown of a romantic relationship, usually prior to a divorce for married couples, or the end of the relationship for de facto couples. Separation generally involves living apart and in order to obtain a divorce,...
Understanding the intricacies of Guardianship and Administration Orders in Victoria can be vital in safeguarding the interests of individuals with reduced decision-making capacity. For some individuals, making decisions about personal, financial and medical matters...
Spousal maintenance is the term for financial support paid by a person to support their spouse or former spouse post separation. Spousal maintenance is usually paid where one spouse has a greater income with capacity to support the other, and where the other spouse or...
As blended families are on the rise in Australia, it’s important to consider the implications that being in a blended family may have on estate planning. A blended family is one that is comprised of both stepchildren and biological children. Estate planning for...
Social media has become an integral part of our lives in both beneficial and damaging ways. The social media which allows for us to connect with loved ones and access to numerous forms of entertainment is the same social media that allows individuals to remotely stalk...
Understanding "Grandparents rights in Australia" is essential, especially when considering the importance of the relationship between a child and their grandparents. This relationship is recognised under section 60B(2)(b) of the Family Law Act 1975 (“FLA”) in...
Parent-child relationships can be complicated at the best of times, let alone when a relationship breakdown has occurred between a child’s parents. When a parent interferes with their child’s relationship with their other parent in a harmful way, this can constitute...
Dogs, often nowadays viewed as furry family members, can provide a lot of love and companionship to their human owners. Although fulfilling, dog ownership comes with great responsibility, and when things go wrong, you as the owner can be personally liable for the...
For some parents, it is a concerning thought that their child might be taken out of the country by the other parent. This is especially true for instances where one parent has significant ties to another country. It may also be a concerning prospect when one parent...
Binding Financial Agreements (BFA’s), as the name suggests, are financial agreements of a contractual nature which are legally binding on the parties to the agreement. These agreements are legally binding if drafted correctly according to the Family Law Act 1975 and...
Mediation is a form of dispute resolution which involves both parties to a dispute with an independent third-party present as the mediator to help facilitate an agreement between parties without the need to go to court. Mediation can be a cheaper and faster way of...