The prospect of expensive property settlement court battles, lengthy delays, and adversarial proceedings leaves many couples wondering if there’s a better way to resolve their property settlement. The good news, there absolutely is. Property settlement mediation offers separating couples a cost-effective, time-efficient alternative to traditional court proceedings. Rather than enduring the stress and uncertainty of…
At its core, family law is centred around the best interests of the child. In May 2024, the Courts introduced significant changes to the Family Law Amendment Act 2023 to better serve these interests. So, what do these changes mean, and how will they impact parenting orders? Let’s dive in. What’s changing in the…
Introduction Domestic violence is a serious social problem that affects millions of Australians, especially women and children. It involves physical, sexual, emotional, psychological or financial abuse by a current or former intimate partner or family member. Domestic violence can have devastating consequences for the victims, their families and the community, such as physical injury, mental…
Recent Amendments have been made to Domestic Violence in the Family Law Act. These Amendments seek to protect victims of Domestic Violence. On 10 September 2019 new laws will have effect, which will prohibit self-represented litigants, who have been found to be perpetrators of domestic violence, from being able to cross-examine the other party. Please…