From 10 September 2019, new arrangements begin about the cross-examination of victims of domestic violence in the Family Court and Federal Circuit Courts of Australia. This is relevant for parties...
As a family lawyer we often have clients who are trying to finalise property settlement with their former partner and have difficulty providing evidence about money that has been advanced...
When it is necessary for a matter to proceed to litigation for determination, strategy and planning are two of the most important factors which can impact on the ultimate result....
A recent decision made by Justice Benjamin at first instance in the Family Court of Australia in the case of Simic & Norton highlights the obligations of legal representatives in family law proceedings. This...
Indemnity cost orders are rare in the Family Law jurisdiction. A recent case SCVG & KLD and Anor is a Full Court decision which upheld an indemnity costs order made...
There are many costs involved in running an appeal in the Family Court. Legal fees if you choose to be legally represented and the cost of obtaining a transcript. In...
In a recent appeal about a long term supervision order about the time that three children spent with their father, Bertros & Bertros the Full Court of the Family Court...
It often takes years to reach a decision to end a relationship and it is imperative after making such an important decision that you have a clear pathway forward, towards...
Section 65Y of the Family Law Act imposes certain obligations on parents if parenting orders have been made. The section of the Act provides that a parent (or party to the...