Family Law

Coercive control is a form of family violence involving an ongoing pattern of behaviour used to dominate, intimidate, isolate, frighten or control another person. It is not limited to physical violence. It commonly involves repeated physical or non-physical behaviours which, taken together, restrict a person’s...

A word that often comes up in family law matters is Undertaking. What is this and what does it mean? Undertakings are common in family law proceedings and can arise in many situations, from parenting matters to property settlements. It is important to know what they...

Parenting orders, issued under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), are legally binding documents that outline arrangements for children following parental separation. For schools in New South Wales, these orders interact with the Education Act 1990 (NSW), with the child's educational and welfare needs being...