Can You Change a Final Parenting Order?While it is always the intention of the Family Court that a final parenting order will be just that – final – it is undeniable that as your children grow and develop, so will their needs and opini…
Family Court of Australia Encourages Alternative Dispute ResolutionThere is a big, positive shift currently happening in family law in Australia. The Family Court of Australia has recently announced new dual initiatives designed to:- Encourage the re…
Updates to Queensland Border Restrictions and the affect on families with shared parenting arrangementsThe COVID-19 pandemic has brought about many changes to the way we do things. The legal landscape in particular has had a number of substantial changes come into effect - some temporary, and some perm…
What If I’m Not Happy with My Lawyer?When people start their search for a lawyer, it’s often their very first - and sometimes only - experience with the legal system. Everyone wants to hire a great lawyer and feel confident that their…
Is Co-Parenting Necessary? Our Guide To Parenting Children After a Separation.When it comes to separating from a partner you share a child with, learning how to co-parent can be difficult.For most families, it’s the best way to parent for all parties post-divorce - but it…
Can You Apply For A Divorce If You've Been Married For Less Than Two Years?When people enter into a marriage, most enter into with the intention of being together forever. Inevitably though, “forever” is not always the case, with one in three Australian couples seeking a…
May Was Domestic Violence Prevention Month: What Did We Learn?Here in Queensland, May was Domestic Violence Prevention Month. Right now is more important than ever to raise community awareness around domestic violence, particularly as social distancing rules con…
Domestic Violence and Coronavirus – Don’t Suffer in SilencePeople are increasingly being encouraged to stay home in self-isolation and practice social distancing in light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Furthermore, there are mandatory 14-day self-iso…
Coronavirus and Family Law Parenting Matters – What Happens Now?Do you have Orders or a Parenting Plan in place that stipulates where, when and with whom your children are to spend time with?If not, are you in the midst of separation with your partner and tryi…
Do Surrogates Get Paid? Here's What the Surrogacy Laws Say in AustraliaWhen it comes to starting a family and having children in Australia, there are many struggles a potential parent may face. These may include issues with fertility, with carrying a child to term, as we…
International Family Law matters in Australia - What You Need To KnowWe live in an incredibly global, mobile society. Every year, more and more Australians move and work overseas, building up assets as well as families during their time abroad. However, as relationship…
International Child Abduction & The Hague Convention Parental Child Abduction is a term which typically refers to when one parent detains, conceals or takes a child from the other parent without their consent.It is a serious and urgent issue that so…
