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Determining a de facto relationship Determining whether a relationship is de facto or something less serious is primarily circumstantial. Therefore, a series of considerations have been formulated to aid the Court in its assessment. These include: De facto relationships are also not mutually exclusive. You may be considered to be

Explore how children’s views are considered in parenting custody disputes, focusing on their best interests and the role of the court. Learn more.

Parenting Plans: Parenting plans are voluntary agreements negotiated and drafted (often with the assistance of solicitors) and signed by both parties. They lay out the details of how much time the child/ren will spend with each parenting, including during school holidays and other special occasions. Unlike parenting orders, they can

One issue that may arise in family law proceedings is when a party to the proceeding passes away before financial property settlement. There is a common misapprehension that the death of a party will result in the dissolution of the proceedings. Rather, there are mechanisms which can ensure that the

Discover the conditions under which an overseas marriage is recognised in Australia. Learn about the legal implications and necessary criteria.

What is Collaborative Practice? Collaborative practice is an alternative to litigation which has become increasingly popular in family law. It is a mediation-like process whereby lawyers collaborate with skilled professionals from other disciplines, such as child psychologists and family counsellors, to assist in negotiation between the parties to a dispute. Litigation is

Rates of reported domestic violence have risen exponentially in recent years. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 1 in 6 women and 1 in 16 men in Australia have experience physical or sexual violence from a current or previous partner. COVID-19 has also contributed to the crisis,