The impact of COVID-19 and the restrictions imposed on people by the Federal and State Governments has had an impact on how the Family Law System operates. Operation of Family Court and Federal Circuit Courts The Family Court and Federal Circuit Court continue to operate and conduct business. All Court attendances, unless otherwise notified by …
What is it? On 17 September 2019, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the Government will undertake a Joint Parliamentary Committee of both the House of Representatives and the Senate to conduct a wide-ranging inquiry into the Family Law system. The Inquiry will look at whether the current system, which is intended to support parents and …
The Family Law Inquiry: What is it and why should you care? Read More »
The ALRC commenced an inquiry into the Family Law system on 27 September 2017. The Final Report was delivered on 31 March 2019. The primary recommendations of the ALRC were: 1. Closing the Jurisdictional Gap. The most significant recommendation is to abolish the Federal Family Courts, being the Family Court of Australia and family law …
Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) – Recommendations for Family Law System Read More »
It is a common question in most Family Law matters, whether a child should spend overnight time with the non-resident parent. Studies have been conducted trying to address three important practical questions: At what age and in what circumstances, is it appropriate for infants and very young children to stay overnight with the non-resident parent? …
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When a couple separate it is usually the case that one party leaves the home and takes what they can fit in a suitcase. This leaves the other party with the remainder of their property. So, what can you do with your ex’s property, regardless of whether it is valuable or sentimental, can you legally …
