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Category: Children and Parenting
Family Court hearings – the First Return Hearing
After filing your initiating court documents, your matter will be listed for a First Return Hearing in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. A First Return Hearing is a procedural hearing and, as the name suggests, is the first Court event after you have filed an application to have a matter dealt with by the Court.
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Drugs and alcohol in family law
Following separation, if either parent has any concerns in relation to the physical or psychological welfare of a child, including drug and/or alcohol misuse by a parent or where there is a history of family violence, it is important to seek legal advice early.
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Are Donor Agreements legally binding?
A Donor Agreement is a written agreement between a sperm donor and the recipient parent(s). In this article, we explore Donor Agreements in detail, specifically dealing with the issue of enforceability and purpose.
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4 tips for separated parents to navigate custody battles in family law
In this article, rather than examining the legal considerations of parenting arrangements, we set out some practical measures separated parents can take, and things they can consider, in order to put their children first when negotiating co-parenting arrangements.
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A guide to Child Impact Reports and Family Reports
If you’re in the middle of, or about to enter into parenting proceedings in the Family Court, you’ve likely come across the terms “Child Impact Report” and “Family Report”. We break down precisely what each of these reports are, when/why you might use them and also a few quick tips on preparing for an assessment with a report writer.
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Independent Children’s Lawyers in family law proceedings
Although most parents will be able to resolve their parenting matters out of Court, there are just some instances where this is not possible. If you find yourself navigating your way through family law parenting proceedings, you may come across the term Independent Children’s Lawyer. Learn more in this article.
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Parenting Plan or Consent Order – what’s best for me?
In this article, we will look at the various ways to formalise a parenting agreement and what will work best for you.
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6 Steps to manage negotiating parenting arrangements with your ex
Going through a separation or divorce can be a difficult process. In this article, we provide you with some tips and practical advice on how to navigate the process of parenting arrangements as smoothly and effectively as possible.
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Can my children decide where to live?
A child can’t make the sole decision about where they live and with whom but their view is one of many factors considered by the family law courts.
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Child relocation in family law
If you wonder whether or not you or your former partner are able to relocate with the children, this article will assist you to understand your obligations and options.
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Duty of disclosure in family law
As separating couples navigate the family law system, they might hear the term “disclosure” referred to frequently by their lawyer or the Court. In this blog, we look at your duty of disclosure in family law.
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The advantages of an amicable separation from your partner
When separating from your partner, there are many things you will be turning your mind to; like parenting arrangements if there are children, property settlement and spousal maintenance. Even if you agree on arrangements, it's still worthwhile formalising that agreement.
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