A family law case in which the mother was ordered to relocate with her child to be closer to the father in order to make it easier for both parents to agree on acceptable custody arrangements Tandy & Eastman In Tandy & Eastman [2020] FCCA 541 (19...
Are you wanting to relocate with children? How hard is it to relocate children overseas when the other parent opposes? When the courts consider cases on relocation of children, there is usually an extraordinary reason behind the application. However, in the case of Ellis & Murphy [2018] FamCA...
The top 8 myths of separation Many of our clients come to see us with incorrect assumptions about their rights, and their ex- spouse's rights after separation. To help you understand the process, we have put together a list of the top 8 myths of separation...
Legal principles applying to family violence: The family law presumption of “equal shared parental responsibility”, does not apply in cases where there is child abuse or family violence The requirement that people attend mediation does not apply if there is family violence or abuse A fear or apprehension...
What are the new laws about children? Changes to ’the Family Law Act 1975′ made in 2006 include: the introduction of a new presumption of shared parental responsibility a new way for the court to determine what is in the best interests of a child a focus on...
