Family Law Blog

Separation – A Practical To Do List

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…

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Separation & Children: The legalities all parents should know

  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…

SAME SEX RELATIONSHIPS IN AUSTRALIA

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…

Family Violence Safety Notices and Family Violence Intervention Orders

  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…

Rosie Batty, AMA launch campaign focusing on child victims of domestic violence

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…

Victorian MP pushing to end Family Court cross-examinations by abusive ex-partners

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…

Who is liable to pay Child Support?

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…