According to statistics, as reported on the Today Show on Channel 9 and the Sydney Morning Herald, December 11 is the most popular day for couples to break up. The date is apparently so popular … [Read more...]
Arbitration Awards and Stamp Duty – Exemption or no Exemption?
As the delays within the family law judicial system grow, many litigants are moving toward the use of arbitration as a method to resolve their dispute. Arbitration provides parties with the ability … [Read more...]
Family Court removes hurdle for children with Gender Dysphoria
Last week www.mamamia.com.au reported on the case of “Miles” a transgender boy who despite having loving and supportive parents, a school who embraced his identity and friends who created a “Rainbow … [Read more...]
Defining De Facto
Recently in Cuan & Kostelac, the Full Court of the Family Court of Australia was asked to consider an appeal from a decision of the Federal Circuit Court which declared that parties were in a de … [Read more...]
But they are old enough to decide where they want to live aren’t they?
This would have to be one of the most common questions asked in parenting proceedings, particularly with older children. This is closely followed by, "what age can children decide where they want to … [Read more...]
Time for Queensland’s Department of Child Safety to step up says Family Court Judge Catherine Carew
The Courier Mail recently reported on a decision of Her Honour Justice Catherine Carew wherein she lambasted the Queensland Department of Child Safety for their lack of investigation of a family … [Read more...]