In the recent case of Whent and Marbrand, the Full Court of the Family Court relying on the principles established by the High Court in Stanford and agreeing with the trial judge determined that in the particular case before them Section 79(2) of the Family Law Act operated with the result that it was not just and equitable …
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Parental dispute mediation is an important part of resolving issues between spouses without causing collateral damage At DA Family Lawyers in Brisbane, our aim is to do just that. As a parent, it is your duty to ensure that your children don’t suffer as a result of parental disputes. Lisa Foley and Deborah Awyzio are …
DA Family Lawyers specialise in family court representation that get the best results while retaining the utmost integrity throughout the proceedings Nobody is more aware of how trying a separation and divorce can be for all involved. This is why at DA Family Lawyers we offer a supportive, sensitive approach to all your family law …
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DA Family Lawyers provide their Brisbane clients a no-fuss solution to complex family law and property disputes At DA Family Lawyers, we are passionate about finding the resolutions that benefit our Brisbane clients in the best manner possible. We are sensitive to the issues involved in all aspects of family law. Family Law Services from …
This year’s Federal Budget included a number of plans for addressing issues surrounding family law? For some time, family law courts have been under-resourced and not able to cope with the sheer number of matters which pass through the system. Further to this, there has been a lack of attention to the complexities of this …
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On December 1, the 2017 lists of recommendations were released on the peer-assessed recommendation platform Doyles Guide. The 2017 listing of leading Queensland Family & Divorce Mediators details mediators operating in the Queensland legal market who have been identified by the state’s family law solicitors for their expertise and abilities in the area of family …
The 2017 lists of recommendations have been released on the peer-assessed recommendation platform Doyles Guide. We are happy and proud to announce that Deborah Awyzio, our director and accredited family law specialist, has been listed as a leading family law practitioner under the Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers – Brisbane, 2017 list. This list recognises leading solicitors practicing …
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The current family law framework Family Law relates to disputes between parties about the following: Parenting arrangements for children Property settlement Spousal maintenance Child Support Divorce The law applies to people who have been married or were in a de facto relationship or who are parents of a child Family Law is the same Australia …
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By Deborah Awyzio – nationally accredited mediator and registered family dispute resolution provider Mediation is not an extension of litigation The process of mediation is nearly the opposite of litigation. In litigation, parties delegate their decision making powers to a Judicial Officer, whereas the central theme in mediation is self-determination. Consequently parties come to a …
By Deborah Awyzio, Accredited Family Law Specialist The position in relation to costs in proceedings commenced pursuant to the Family Law Act 1975 is governed by Section 117 of that Act. That section clearly sets out the principle that each party to a proceeding should bear their own costs. In order to make a costs order, …
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