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 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 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...]