Family Law

Child custody judgment expressed through a letter to a young person
April 3, 2020
Child custody judgments take into account a number of factors including the law, the welfare of the child and any supporting information such as parental/guardian statements and the findings of child psychology experts. A 2017 UK High Court decision brought down by The Hon. Mr Justice Peter Jackson illustrates the complexity of child custody disputes. […]
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Considering a DIY Family Law Consent Order? You might be setting yourself up for failure.
February 12, 2020
While the Family Court's 'DIY Kit' provides information and guidance about making an Application for Consent Orders, we highly recommend that you obtain legal advice and assistance before attempting to draft the Court documents yourself. In addition to the application form, you must submit Consent Minutes of Order detailing the terms of your financial/ parenting […]
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There are steps you can take to get your ex to contribute towards existing bills and loans
January 17, 2020
How do I force my former husband to pay half the Council rates after he has moved out? After a marriage breakdown, it is not necessarily the case that your former husband can be forced to pay half of all household outgoings, such as Council rates notices, after he has relocated - notwithstanding that he […]
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SA child protection initiatives aim to improve outcomes for Aboriginal children in care
November 15, 2019
Back in August this year the Department for Child Protection (DCP) announced it would aim to double its Aboriginal workforce by 2024 from the current 5 per cent, to help stem the flow of Aboriginal children placed in care as part of a new State Government plan to better respond to the cultural needs of […]
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Act quickly if your former partner or spouse is selling their investment property and trying to keep the proceeds.
June 12, 2019
When a couple seperate, the division of assets can be a contentious area to resolve - especially if an asset such as an investment property is only in one person's name. If your name is not on the title or on the loan/mortgage, the sale could go ahead without your knowledge or consent. That could […]
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Mediation can help separating couples negotiate care of children and asset division.
May 30, 2019
Couples today are increasingly utilising mediation over going to court, as a means to sort out disagreements about the care arrangements of children and the division of assets. Whilst mediation is nothing new Gabrielle Canny of Adelaide's InDaily claims a record 83% of couples are now achieving a settlement through an SA family mediation service. […]
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