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Category: Children and Parenting
Parenting plans vs parenting orders
Generally speaking, parenting plans are entered into in a less formal way and are cheaper than parenting orders. They are not, however, legally enforceable.
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What to expect at your first appointment with a family lawyer
Your initial appointment with a family lawyer is your opportunity to tell us about your situation and share with us any concerns you may have.
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Does child support cover extra-curricular activities?
We explore how extra-curricular activities impact the amount of child support you may be obliged to pay or may be entitled to receive.
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Parenting coordination in family law matters
Parenting coordination is a collaborative dispute resolution process in which parents engage the assistance of a ‘parenting coordinator’ to assist them in resolving the day-to-day issues that can arise when co-parenting.
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Parental alienation and family law
While many children with separated parents maintain good and positive relationships with both parents, some can become resistant or estranged from one parent. In extreme cases, this can be referred to as ‘parental alienation’.
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Are the views of the child considered in family law?
Generally, the views of the child can be considered in family law matters under certain circumstances. This blog explores in when and how they are given consideration.
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What is parental responsibility?
In family law, parental responsibility means all the duties, powers, and responsibilities parents have in relation to their children. This blog explores the key differences between ‘equal shared parental responsibility' and ‘sole parental responsibility’.
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Disclosure in family law matters
Disclosure is a term used in family law proceedings that basically means providing all relevant information and documents to the other party. It is sometimes referred to as ‘full and frank disclosure’, and parties have an obligation to provide disclosure in both financial and parenting matters.
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Family Court has the authority to order child vaccination
With the COVID vaccination program ramping up across the country, it’s not unexpected to see disputes between parents, about vaccination of their children. A recent Family Court case shows how the court can intervene when parents disagree about whether or not their children should be vaccinated.
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Relocating with children after separation
If you’ve separated and wish to relocate with your children, you will need the consent of the other parent or you will need to seek court orders.
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Time with children at Christmas, after separation – cut off date for court applications
If you have been unable to resolve parenting arrangements for Christmas and you need the Court to assist, you will need to file your Application for Parenting Orders by 4.00 pm on the second Friday of November if it is to be heard before Christmas. In 2021, this is Friday 12 November 2021.
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Challenging a child support assessment
In this blog, we explore on what grounds you may be able to challenge a Child Support assessment, how to challenge it and time limits in place.
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