Section 60CC of the Family Law Act 1975 includes 2 primary factors and 13 additional factors. These are the factors that the Court refers to when considering the ‘best interests of the child’. ...
What is a Parenting Plan and when would you use one? Kirstin Attard discusses Parenting Plans and their uses...
You might get along with your business partner and never had any disputes. However, a partnership is not a separate legal entity and unlike a company, each partner becomes personally liable for any liabilities the partnership incurs....
Divorce can be a highly emotional experience for everyone involved, especially if there is separation with children too. For many, an understanding of divorce might come from personal experience as a child. But for others, the only contact comes from movies or TV shows....
A reminder for strata managers or strata secretaries who have not yet reported for 2022 to get it done before 30 June 2023. Penalties of up to $5,500 may apply for not completing the first strata report by 30 June 2023. ...
The assessment of the family home is probably the most misunderstood asset with regards to aged care and the age pension. Generally speaking, the former home will be assessed as an asset for Aged care purposes unless occupied by a protected person on the...
Recently we ran an article on varying parenting orders, in this follow up video Kirstin explains the process of varying parenting order more thoroughly. ...
Surviving in a co-parenting arrangement during divorce or separation can be challenging. But, there are some great divorce and co-parenting apps out there to manage your parenting arrangements and help to reduce the conflict....
In the recent budget presentation on May 9, 2023, the government confirmed its commitment to supporting crucial measures aimed at addressing the impact of family violence on women and children, as well as providing assistance to vulnerable parties involved in family law matters. ...
The Court may still be reluctant to vary final parenting orders, even if there has been a significant change in circumstances and the threshold test has been met. The Court will first need to consider what is in the best interests of the child and...