By Molli Clements. In the tumultuous landscape of family law litigation, where emotions run high and stakes are personal, it is easy to overlook one's own mental health amidst the legal battles. Yet, the importance of prioritising mental well-being during such trying times cannot be overstated. In the midst of legal [...]
By Molli Clements. Parental separation or divorce can be emotionally and financially challenging, especially when children are involved. In Australia, Services Australia provides assistance in determining and administering child support payments. Many parents prefer to reach their own agreement to suit their unique circumstances. One option available is entering into a [...]
The concept of coercive control has progressively come to the forefront of mainstream media and social discussion over recent years. Despite this, many do not realise what actually constitutes coercive control and the term is increasingly being used out of context or incorrectly. In November 2022, NSW Parliament passed the Crimes [...]
By Anita Petrovic. Amicable separations are not as few and far between as one might think; plenty of separated partners resolve their property settlement cordially and by consent. If you have reached agreement to settle your property matter with your former spouse, you may trust your former spouse to honour that [...]
By Anita Petrovic. Mediation is a key feature at almost every stage of the family law process. Accompanying the changes that occurred in the court system in September 2021 merging the Federal Circuit Court and the Family Court of Australia to form the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia was [...]
By Anita Petrovic. More often than not, when couples enter committed relationships, they don't think about the consequences for them financially of separating from their spouse. It may not be sunshine and roses forever, and it is important to have a contingency plan in place. Financial agreements (colloquially known by their [...]
By Molli Clements. Mother’s day is approaching and this day is often associated with children spending time with their mothers and other maternal figures including extended family members. It is our experience that this special day can cause conflict between parents, including same sex parents, with respect to the time children [...]
Family law is a complex and sensitive area of the law which deals with various legal matters related to family relationships, including marriage and separation, divorce, parenting arrangements, property settlement, adoption and child support. Whether you are going through a divorce, negotiating a property settlement or parenting arrangements for your children, [...]
By Anita Petrovic. True love may not always last forever. Just because you enter a de facto relationship or marriage with someone does not mean they are automatically entitled to half or even a portion of what you own. In all property matters, the Court undertakes a four step process to [...]
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia announced this week the launch of their new pilot program, the Court Facility Dog Program. Running exclusively (for now, hopefully!) in the Melbourne Registry the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia have on loan Court Dog Lucy and her expert handler from [...]