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: Intentionally failed to comply with the Order; or Intentionally caused the other party to not comply with the … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
Hang on a minute, aren’t these the same thing? When I am happy, my child will be happy? On one level the answer to this question is yes but in terms of Family Law there are other things to consider. Making arrangements for your children following a seperation can be difficult and emotional. It is … Continued
