When parties separate, it is common that one party will need to move out of the family home. In some cases, parties are able to continue to live separated and under the one roof until they finalise their property settlement and begin their new lives. However, in most cases, particularly where there is a history… Read More
Time limits matter. This should be read by anyone involved in family law proceedings who have property. We were successful in a recent property settlement case when we acted for the de-facto wife in a matter where the de-facto husband sought to file his application for a property settlement out of time. The facts The… Read More
A common question we receive from our clients, especially in cases involving domestic and family violence, is “Am I allowed to move?” This is a very tricky question to answer. We need to consider that the Court is concerned with what is in the best interests of the child and when making a decision about… Read More
Where there parenting matters that are in dispute and there are proceedings before the Court, a Court can issue an Order obligating the parties and the children to attend an appointment held by a psychologist, psychiatrist or social worker for the purpose of obtaining a family report. The reason a family report is prepared is… Read More
My Health Record is an online health record system that was created by the Commonwealth government and began operating in 2012. The system initially required people to “opt-in” and choose to use the service however, in May 2017, the government announced that it will become an “opt-out” system. This means that on 31 January 2019,… Read More