When relationships break down, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. Especially when children, finances, and shared property are involved. But not every family law issue has to end up in court. In fact, many disputes can be resolved through various forms of family dispute resolution, often saving time, money, and stress. In Australia, there are several […]
Following the recent amendments to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) on 10 June 2025, separating couples in Australia will be seeing a significant change in how the law treats disputes over pets. The Family Law Amendment Act 2024 introduces a more compassionate and thoughtful approach, one that formally recognises pets as companion animals. This […]
As the school holidays wrap up, many separated or divorced parents face the challenge of managing parenting arrangements for the new school term. Questions about who has care of the children—and when—can sometimes cause confusion, particularly in the transition week when school goes back. Clear communication and a structured parenting agreement help avoid these misunderstandings, […]
By Margie O’Neill 2 October 2019 The Family Law Act refers to parents having ‘parental responsibility’ for the child of the relationship. The Court can decide on parental responsibility to be ‘equal’ (shared by both parents) or ‘sole’ (exercised by one parent). Equal shared parental responsibility is not parents having equal time with their children […]
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