Articles
Category: Children and Parenting
Options if you are owed child support and the other party is not paying
Child support is intended to ensure that children receive the financial support they need from both parents after separation. But what happens when the other parent stops paying or refuses to pay altogether?
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How is the Airport Watchlist used in parenting matters?
When parents separate, disputes about a child’s living arrangements and international travel can quickly become emotionally charged. In some cases, one parent may fear that the other parent could take the child overseas without consent.
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The nesting approach to co-parenting after separation; benefits and challenges
In a nesting arrangement, the children stay in the family home full-time, while the parents take turns living there during their scheduled parenting time. Instead of the children moving between two households, it’s the parents who rotate in and out.
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Extra-curricular activities after separation: who makes decisions and who pays?
Managing a child’s schedule after separation can be challenging - especially when it comes to extra-curricular activities like sport, music, or tutoring. In this article, we break down how children’s extra-curricular activities can be managed between separated parents and what you can do if there’s a disagreement.
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Can I change my child’s surname after separation?
Changing a child’s surname following separation can be a relatively easy and straightforward process when both parents agree however, it can become significantly more complicated when one parent withholds their consent to the child’s surname being changed.
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A guide to child support assessments
When going through a separation or divorce involving children, an important thing to consider is the issue of child support.
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Top 6 things to consider for child handover when co-parenting after separation
After separation from your partner, one area that can often be filled with stress and emotion is child handover or changeover time. In this article, we provide six key things to consider when working through your parenting arrangements, specifically related to handover.
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Court ordered parenting courses in family law
In the event your parenting dispute proceeds to Court, it is likely the Court will make an order providing for you and/or the other parent to complete a parenting course if you have not completed one previously.
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Family Court hearings – Interim Hearing
In family law proceedings, Interim Hearings are generally scheduled after a First Return Hearing and once you and your former partner have had an opportunity to resolve interim issues by consent but have been unable to do so. As the name suggests, decisions made at an Interim Hearing are on a temporary or interim basis.
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Can I use information disclosed during my family law matter for other purposes?
Documents received and/or disclosed during family law proceedings cannot be used for any other purpose other than what they were provided for. This is due to an implied undertaking or obligation to the Court, known as the Harman Undertaking.
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What is Family Dispute Resolution?
Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) is a type of mediation. It can be used by separated couples to resolve parenting and/or property disputes. We explore the types of FDR available to parties (both before and after court proceedings have commenced), the FDR process and commonly asked questions.
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Can I secretly record my former partner for family law proceedings?
Family law proceedings are often messy, tiresome, and emotionally driven. In these circumstances, secretly recording your former partner to gather evidence for court proceedings may be tempting.
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