If you are experiencing family violence, the law can assist you in obtaining protection though a Family Violence Intervention Order. Family violence is defined at section 4AB of the Family Law Act as, ‘threatening or other behaviour by a person that coerces or controls a member of the person’s f...
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When and how are a child’s views or wishes considered?
In Family Law parenting proceedings, the Court has to consider the best interests of the child as the paramount consideration. One aspect of the evidence that the Court considers in determining a child’s best interests is the views of the child. Views and/or wishes expressed by a child will not b...
Read moreSame-sex couples a step closer to equal adoption rights in Victoria
The Minister for Equality, Martin Foley, recently announced the Labour Government’s decision to commission a review, to be conducted by former Chief Parliamentary Counsel Eamonn Moran QC, to consider the legal changes required to permit adoption of children by same-sex couples under Victorian Law....
Read moreFamily on the move? We can help.
Relocation cases are difficult cases in family law as they involve one parent seeking to relocate with the child or children either intrastate, interstate or internationally. In relocation cases the Court must make orders which are in the children’s best interests but many of the usual relevant co...
Read moreParent-child time schedules following separation – what is best?
Following separation, the primary consideration and cause of concern for parents of children is often who the children should live with and what is the best arrangement for the time the children will spend with the other parent. Children of different ages have different needs and priorities and the ...
Read moreEmergency Passports: Has your child been abducted? Has their passport been withheld?
In order to obtain a passport for a child, the Australian Passports Act requires, in most circumstances, that the consent of both parties be obtained. However, there are circumstances where the Family Court can make an order allowing for a child to be issued with an Emergency Australian Passport wit...
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