Relocation from Melbourne to Queensland
A recent decision of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia dealt with the issue of relocation. An order was made that the…
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Father ordered to pay Mother's Childbirth and Lost Earnings
A recent decision of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia resulted in the Father being ordered to pay to the Mother $7,000 in…
Read MoreHusband Fails to Secure "Decree of Nullity" after Failed Arranged Marriage
An applicant for a declaration of nullity in relation to an arranged marriage which ended soon after the event, has failed in…
Read MoreWife wins six million dollars after separation
In a recent case the Family Court considered a property adjustment application relating to a twenty year relationship where the wife had…
Read MoreCan you get a refund for child support paid if the child you support is not really yours?
This is a surprisingly frequent question raised by clients. Clients are increasingly using DNA testing to establish whether a child is their…
Read MoreCan I be in a "Part-Time" De Facto Relationship?
A recent decision of the Full Court of the Family Court at Sydney dealt with this issue. The female party's evidence was that…
Read MoreBest Parenting Practice in a Family Law Matter
For clients involved in a parenting matter, we continually stress the importance of putting the children's best interests first. Parents who achieve…
Read MoreSame-Sex........Same-Rights
Same-sex… Same-rights There is currently much debate in Australia about whether same sex couples ought be entitled to be married. Whatever your…
Read MoreFamily Law and Facebook - Not a Good Mix
No matter how tempting, parties in a family law matter are prevented by section 121 of the Family Law Act from publishing…
Read MoreCare arrangements altered because of parent with Asperger's Syndrome
A father with Asperger’s Syndrome has had the time that he spends with his children reduce dramatically after a recent decision of…
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