Separation and Property Division – The Four Step Process (Part 2 of 5) Step 1 – Identify and value the asset pool The first step in property division (AFTER meeting the threshold we discussed in … [Read more...]
Separation and Property Division – The Four Step Process (Family Law)
Separation and Property Division – The Four Step Process (Part 1 of 5) When a relationship ends, a decision will need to be made with respect to the division of assets (property) and debts. Where … [Read more...]
What does “in a child’s best interests” mean in a family law matter? (Part 4 of 4)
When determining what is in a child's best interests, the Family Law Act states that the court must consider the extent to which each of the child's parents has fulfilled, or failed to fulfil, his or … [Read more...]
What does “in a child’s best interests” mean in a family law matter? (Part 3 of 4)
What are the other considerations of the Court when determining what is in a child’s best interests? The Court will also take into consideration the following: any views expressed by the … [Read more...]
What does “in a child’s best interests” mean in a family law matter? (Part 2 of 4)
What is the main consideration of the Court when determining what is in a child’s best interests? The Court's primary consideration is the benefit to the child of having a meaningful relationship … [Read more...]
What does “in a child’s best interests” mean in a family law matter? (Part 1 of 4)
How does a Court determine what is in a child's best interests? It is important to remember that the Court’s paramount consideration when making a parenting order is what is in the child’s best … [Read more...]
Equal Shared Parental Responsibility v Time Spending with Children (Family Law) – 4 part series
PART 4 In parts 2 and 3 of this series the term “reasonably practicable” was used when discussing what the Court will consider when determining time spending arrangements with children. Luckily … [Read more...]
Equal Shared Parental Responsibility v Time Spending with Children (Family Law) – 4 part series
PART 3 Substantial and significant time When the Court does not believe it is in a child's best interest for a child to spend equal time with both parents, the Court must consider making an … [Read more...]
Equal Shared Parental Responsibility v Time Spending with Children (Family Law) – 4 part series
PART 2 Time Spending with children Many parents see the term equal parental responsibility and think that means equal time spending with their children. This is not correct and one does not … [Read more...]
Equal Shared Parental Responsibility v Time Spending with Children (Family Law) – 4 part series
PART 1 What does Equal Shared Parental Responsibility mean? Equal shared parental responsibility means both parents share major long-term decisions on issues such as: medical matters … [Read more...]
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