As of July 2018, the filing fees have increased in the Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit Court of Australia. Please click the link below to view the new fees. Family Law Court Filing … [Read more...]
Family Law FAQs
FAQ – 1. Family Law Q. Is there such thing as “formal separation”? A. The quick answer is that as soon as you have communicated that you are “separated” you are. There needs to be a genuine … [Read more...]
Parental conflict on separation and the effect on children
The effects of separation and parental conflict on children can be immediate and, if ignored, can also have a long lasting effect well into their future. Children who are aware of or are involved … [Read more...]
Dealing with employee entitlements on a transfer of business
When a business is sold (i.e. transferred), there are rules with regard to employee entitlements which both the vendor and the purchaser need to get right. Generally, the transfer of a business in … [Read more...]
Tips to reduce your legal fees
We understand that the need to appoint a solicitor and the pressure of mounting legal fees can be very stressful for our clients. We would like to share a few tips we have, whatever the legal … [Read more...]
Changes to Workplace Laws for Franchisors and Holding Companies
On 27 October 2017, new workplace laws relating to franchisors and holding companies took effect. These changes are part of the Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Act 2017. Under … [Read more...]
Weatherly & Associates Christmas Closure 2017
Contravention Applications – Parenting Orders
The relevant legislation is Division 13A of the Family Law Act 1975 (“the Act”). One way to deal with another party who is not complying with Court Parenting Orders is to file a Contravention … [Read more...]
Parenting Orders – some things to consider
It is always in the rush of things or in the pressure of negotiations that we forget some of the little things in parenting orders…which later can become the big things. It is worth turning your mind … [Read more...]
What do I do? They won’t do what the Parenting Order says.
Written by Rachel Weatherly The Family Law process can be tiring, frustrating and exhausting, made even more so when, just as you think you can finally get on with life, the other party simply … [Read more...]