Obligations and consequences of parenting orders

A separating couple with minor children will need to work out the parenting arrangements for those children – where the children are to live, who they spend time with, and who may make decisions about the children. If the couple can agree, their agreement can be...
29 May, 2023

Common Family Law Fallacies

If you’re in the unfortunate situation of going through a relationship break-up you have probably heard all sorts of ‘advice’ from well-meaning friends and family. Family and friends are a great source of emotional and physical support when you have separated, however...
18 April, 2023

Parenting orders for non-parents – who can apply?

A parenting order is not only designed to apply to the parents or guardians of a child, non-parents can also apply for parenting orders to be able to spend time with or care for a child. The Family Law Act allows a grandparent or any other person concerned for the...
18 April, 2023

Considering the wishes of the children in parenting cases

Separating couples are generally required to make reasonable attempts to resolve disputes about the future living arrangements, care and responsibility of their children. Unless there are extenuating circumstances, dispute resolution is compulsory if agreement cannot...
27 March, 2023