In this instance the Father failed to bring his history of criminal offences and family violence to the Court’s attention. He also claimed that the Mothers phone had been disconnected. The court relied on the Father’s evidence and made an Order for the urgent recovery...
Christmas is the time of year that everyone looks forward to, not least the children. It is a time for giving and sharing and, most of all, a time to put aside our differences and celebrate the year just gone. Unfortunately it is also the time of year where tension...
Any application or document for the court must be served as soon as practicable upon all parties to a proceeding. Service is usually effected by personally serving the other party or, if the other party has a lawyer, that lawyer may accept service on behalf of the...
Changes to the Child Support Legislation in 2008 have seen two options come into play for documenting a Child Support Agreement – either a Limited Agreement or a Binding Agreement. So, what’s the difference between the two? Both Limited and Binding...
Q: What happens with Child Support when my child turns 18? A: If you receive child support and your child is turning 18 and is in full time secondary education, you can apply to extend your child support assessment until the last day of the school year in which your...
Q: Would a binding child support agreement be a good idea for me – how long will it go for? A: There are a range of situations where a binding child support agreement might assist, but be aware that there are only very limited situations where one can be ‘set...
