Are you concerned that your partner is going to take your child overseas without your permission? As a parent, there are steps you can take to prevent this by placing your child’s name on the Family Law Watchlist. The Family Law Watchlist is maintained by the Australian Federal Police (‘AFP’). A child that is placed …
Under the Family Law Act 1975 (‘the Act’), a party to a marriage or de facto relationship is liable to maintain the other party to the extent that they are reasonably able to do so and only if the other party is unable to support themselves adequately by reason of: Having the care and …
If you are considering issuing a subpoena for the production of documents directed to the Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs, you may find the following information helpful to include in the schedule to the subpoena: 1. Any notifications or information provided to the Department of Child Safety, Youth, Justice and Multicultural …
If you are considering issuing a subpoena for the production of documents directed to the Queensland Police Service, you may find the following information helpful to include in the schedule to the subpoena: 1. Any audio tapes and/or videotapes; 2. Police referrals to any hospitals (including suspected child abuse or neglect teams – …
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The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has recently announced the establishment of a Critical Incident List, which is intended to urgently deal with applications where no parent is available to care for a child due to circumstances involving family violence, and court orders are necessary to facilitate an appropriate third party caring and …
The Critical Incident List: what is it and what matters are eligible? Read More »
Coercive Control has been described as a form of intimate terrorism, but is it illegal in Australia? What is Coercive Control? Coercive control is the term given to a series of behaviours abusers use to dominate, manipulate and micro-manage every aspect of their victim’s life. Behaviours may include restricting access to bank accounts, isolating …
If you have reached a stage with your ex where you have not been able to come to an agreement about how to divide your assets, and you have tried to resolve the matter by mediation, you are probably now considering going to court. If you haven’t been told already, it can take many months …
Family law Settlements: An Alternative to going to Court Read More »
Superannuation payment splits pursuant to financial agreements when parties have been separated for less than 12 months and the member’s total withdrawal value exceeds the low rate cap amount that financial year Each financial year, the Australian Taxation Office sets a ‘low rate cap amount’ which is a limit on taxable components for lump sum …
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The draft Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation (Covid-19 Emergency Response) Regulation 2020 which is not in force yet, will have the following effect for victims of domestic violence: They will be able to terminate a lease agreement if to do so, is necessary to protect them from domestic and family violence. They are able to …
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The Chief Justice of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has just released a new practice direction, creating an urgent list dedicated to parenting matters impacted by COVID-19. A national bank of Judges is available to hear parenting applications within three days of filing an application if the criteria are met. More …
