by Lucy Padula | Oct 7, 2020 | Separation
For most households having a pet join the family is an exciting time, but what happens during separation or divorce? Unfortunately, there is no specific legislation for dealing with pets in family law. If there is a dispute over ownership of a pet, the pet is simply...
by Lucy Padula | Sep 22, 2020 | COVID19
Even under strict lockdown guidelines, family violence is never ok. You deserve to feel safe and respected in all circumstances, especially in your own home. We understand that instances of family violence may have exacerbated during COVID-19 and/or that it may be...
by Lucy Padula | Sep 17, 2020 | COVID19
2020 has so far been a year of uncertainty, with plans changing constantly and many day-to-day activities being restricted. One of the many ways that COVID-19 has impacted families is in regard to care arrangements for children during the pandemic. If you’re unsure of...
by Lucy Padula | Sep 17, 2020 | Separation
The Family Court of Australia discharged overseas spouse and child maintenance orders to end financial obligations between former spouses once and for all in matter of Naczek v Dowler [2017] FAMCA 105. In this February 2017 decision involving the variation of an...
by Lucy Padula | Sep 17, 2020 | Child Support
The amount you pay for child support is based on a formula which is updated and varied from time to time.If you’ve already separated and have children, it’s likely you’ve encountered the child support system and received an assessment that you either pay, or receive,...
by Lucy Padula | Sep 17, 2020 | Law Terms
Where parties reach agreement as to the care arrangements of their children, they may choose to formalise their agreement by way of consent orders or by way of a parenting plan.Quite often when parties attend at family dispute resolution and reach agreement, at first...
by Lucy Padula | Sep 17, 2020 | Separation
Although you are not required to see a family lawyer, we would strongly recommend that anyone separating should receive some independent legal advice. You may have a friend or family member who has separated and shared with you how their matter resolved. However,...
by Lucy Padula | Sep 11, 2020 | Separation
The end of a marriage or de facto relationship is one of the most difficult periods in a person’s life. It is not unusual to feel anxious and overwhelmed. It is a time when you need support and guidance. Each relationship breakdown is different, and there are various...
by Lucy Padula | Sep 11, 2020 | Law Terms
Family law legislation in Australia is designed to make the court process as quick and smooth as possible. Part of this is a principle called the duty of disclosure. The duty of disclosure means that each party has a responsibility to disclose documents and...
by Lucy Padula | Sep 11, 2020 | Law Terms
For many people, including victims of family violence, being at home is not always a safe place. Both men and women experience violence, and most men are not perpetrators of violence. However, the statistics on domestic violence, emotional abuse and murder demonstrate...
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