Changes to the Family Law Act
18 Dec Changes to the Family Law Act
On 19 October 2023, the Commonwealth Government has passed two Family Law Bills that will change the way Parenting matters are dealt with by the Family Law Courts. ...
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Changes to the Family Law Act-Detailed
18 Dec Changes to the Family Law Act-Detailed
On 19 October 2023, the Commonwealth Government has passed two Family Law Bills that will change the way Parenting matters are dealt with by the Family Law Courts. ...
Top tips for separated parents at Christmas
11 Dec Top tips for separated parents at Christmas
As we are fast approaching the ‘Silly Season’, we need to seriously think about taking care of ourselves and our children at Christmas! Emotions are often high at Christmas and especially so for separated families. Here are some of our Top Tips...
Video-Kirstin Attard parenting proceedings
07 Dec Video-Kirstin Attard parenting proceedings
In this second video of the Parenting Proceedings series, Kirstin discusses your first Court event in your parenting proceedings. To view Kirstin's first video in the series please review this article for the links....
Check your Child Support Assessment!
27 Nov Check your Child Support Assessment!
We suggest that you carefully review and consider any correspondence that you received from the Child Support Agency/ Services Australia in relation to your Child Support Assessment and make sure that the information in your assessment is correct. ...
Kirstin Attard-Child Related Proceedings involving children
22 Nov Kirstin Attard-Child Related Proceedings involving children
In part 1 of this video, Kirstin covers the way the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia deals with matters involving children. Stay tuned for Part 2, where Kirstin discusses what to expect on your first day in Court with your child related...
How are child-related proceedings managed in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia?
20 Nov How are child-related proceedings managed in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia?
In 2006, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia’s (FCFCOA) case management and trial process for matters involving children was amended with the insertion of Division 12A into the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (FLA). This applies to any proceedings concerning childrens matters...
How much child support do I have to pay?
13 Nov How much child support do I have to pay?
The child support calculator estimates how much child support you pay or receive if you are an Australian separated parent. It applies the basic formula, as defined by the Department of Human Services, Child Support (“DOHS”)....
Can I prevent my child from travelling overseas after family separation?
06 Nov Can I prevent my child from travelling overseas after family separation?
Some parents may worry that their former partner who wishes to travel overseas with their child will not return. In these circumstances, a parent may file an urgent application to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia prohibiting the child from travelling overseas. This...
Video: Shweta Kumar-What is Parental Responsibility?
25 Oct Video: Shweta Kumar-What is Parental Responsibility?
In this video Shweta Kumar discusses parental responsibility, what it means and what it involves; it's the authority to make decisions about your children relating to their care, welfare and their development. ...