Binding Financial Agreements (“referred to as a BFA”) are commonly known as “pre-nuptial agreements”, “post-nuptial agreements”, “cohabitation agreements” or “separation agreements”. For de facto … [Read more...]
Changes to Family Law Court Filing Fees
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...]
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...]