VACCINATIONS AND THE FAMILY COURT

The availability of the COVID-19 vaccine to children 12 years old and above will inevitably lead to a dispute before the Family Court. Australia has one of the highest vaccination rates in the world, but that is not to say that everyone agrees about vaccinations, particularly the COVID-19 vaccine. So, what happens when the parents […]
RECENTLY SEPARATED AND IT’S A MESSY ONE.

Separation is always going to be difficult, and often results in a messy situation. It doesn’t always take two to tango. Even in circumstances where you have tried your best to avoid the worst thing, it only takes one difficult person for the dispute to boil over. Moreover, if you are both adding fuel to […]
NEWLY SEPARATED, NOW WHAT? (AMICABLE)

Have you recently separated? Depending on your situation, separation can be daunting, and deciding on your next step will often be an emotional and life-changing decision to make. Parenting styles will alter. Emotions will be running high; feelings of anger, tears and confusion as you begin your healing process. It is crucial to accept that […]
WHAT HAPPENS IF COURT ORDERS ARE NOT FOLLOWED?

If either parent chooses not to follow the Court Orders it puts them at risk of a Contravention Application being filed by the other party. A Court may find you have contravened the Orders if you have: Once a contravention application is made, the Court will hear both sides of the story and make a […]
HOW TO APPLY FOR PARENTING ORDERS IN ADELAIDE?

Applying for parenting orders in Adelaide can be an overwhelming process. So, let this be your quick guide before you embark on such a legal procedure. Nothing to worry though because you can get a family lawyer Adelaide-based who will assist you from start to finish, and make things more convenient for you. So, let’s […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DIVORCE

Getting through a divorce can be a bit easier if you are prepared and informed about the process. But preparing for divorce sounds too rational and calculating. Isn’t it? No, preparing for divorce doesn’t have to be a bad thing. On the contrary, it can be one of the smartest moves that you can do […]
IS UNHAPPY MARRIAGE A GROUND FOR DIVORCE IN AUSTRALIA?

There are many reasons as to why couples, or just one spouse, might seek legal marriage advice or even consider getting a divorce. Taking that first step is never easy, and wanting to end a part of your life and turn over a new sheet can be scary but also liberating, and sometimes, necessary for […]
WHAT DOES THE FAMILY COURT SAY ABOUT VACCINATIONS?

When parties separate and there are children involved, there are often many parenting issues that parties do not agree on. Immunisations can be one of the contentious issues. If parties can not agree on this subject, it is an issue that can be decided on by the Family Court. The Family Court is a discretionary […]
THERE IS NO PLACE FOR ANGER AND BITTERNESS IN PROPERTY MATTERS

A family law judge has warned couples not to let their anger and bitterness drive their litigation, and that it is important to make meaningful attempts to negotiate during property settlement procedures. Family court Judge Robert Benjamin ordered a woman to pay a $30,000 cost order for her aggressive response to her ex-husband’s offer to […]
SPENDING TIME WITH BOTH PARENTS IS NOT ALWAYS IN A CHILDS BEST INTEREST

We recently shared a story of how the court deems that the best interest of the child is not always consistent with what a parents best interest is, and how the Family Court must endeavour to give a child a meaningful relationship with both parents. Here we will share a story of when the best […]