Separation is understandably a trying time for many couples, however it is important to also remember to address the practical issues. Here is an extensive ‘To Do List’ by Michelle Beatty that points out things many of us…
With separation comes an opportunity for change, a perfect chance to call a new place home. That new home could be a different suburb, state or even country. When children are involved the separation process becomes more…
By Caroline Gale Structural inequalities affecting same sex relationships have recently gained attention both nationally and internationally. At the end of last year legislation was passed in Victorian parliament allowing same sex couples to adopt. Further, recently named…
Legislation around family violence has recently been amended under the Family Violence Protection Amendment Act 2014. This means some conditions pertaining to Family Violence Intervention Orders (FVIOs) and Family Violence Safety Notices (FVSNs) has recently changed in…
Australian of the year, Rosie Batty, and the Australian Medical Association have launched a new domestic violence campaign designed to raise awareness about the number of children that suffer physical injuries as a result of domestic violence. The…
The Court Rules in relation to self-represented litigants cross-examining their former partners in Family Law matters before a Court, may be about to change. This would undoubtedly be a positive change for partners that have been exposed to…
A parent is liable to pay child support if they are: A legal parent of the child; and Either a: > Resident of Australia within the meaning of the Income Tax Assessment Act; or > Resident in a…