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Australian Divorce Guide - A Step-by-Step Approach to Divorce
This is a guide from a Divorce Lawyer in Melbourne about the steps for divorce in Australia.
Brett Jones
3 days ago5 min read
Steps to Apply for Consent Orders in Australia
Find out more information about the Application for Consent Orders process and outcomes. This allows parties to determine parenting arrangements and property settlement by amicable agreement. While the process can be overwhelming, by understanding the steps involved, the process becomes much clearer.
Brett Jones
Jul 194 min read
Parenting: 10 Key Factors a Court Looks at in Child Custody Cases
Here are 10 key factors that family law courts look at in parenting cases: What happens to children when family relationships change? The...
Brett Jones
May 183 min read
Family Law Maintenance Series Part 1: Distinguishing Urgent and Interim Spousal Maintenance in the Case of Ashton
A review of urgent maintenance versus interim maintenance applications in family law proceedings.
Rachael Gavin
Feb 93 min read
A Family Lawyer Perspective of How Family Violence May Be Considered in Family Law Property Settlement and Kennon Claims
When determining a family law property division after the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship, family law courts consider a...
Juliana Dleikan
Jun 18, 20242 min read
![Family Law Court Dismisses Mother's Appeal to Reverse Father Having Sole Parental Responsibility and for the Mother to Spend No Time with Children. Gabbey & Cadriel [2024] FedCFamC1A.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a14d1f_d0db89acf224441aac5f7ff020752cf6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1024,h_769,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/a14d1f_d0db89acf224441aac5f7ff020752cf6~mv2.jpg)
![Family Law Court Dismisses Mother's Appeal to Reverse Father Having Sole Parental Responsibility and for the Mother to Spend No Time with Children. Gabbey & Cadriel [2024] FedCFamC1A.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a14d1f_d0db89acf224441aac5f7ff020752cf6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1024,h_769,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/a14d1f_d0db89acf224441aac5f7ff020752cf6~mv2.jpg)
Family Law Court Dismisses Mother's Appeal to Reverse Father Having Sole Parental Responsibility and for the Mother to Spend No Time with Children. Gabbey & Cadriel [2024] FedCFamC1A.
Family law appeal court dismisses a mother's case to reverse sole parental responsibility and spend time of children with their father.
Brett Jones
May 26, 20244 min read
![How Are Contributions Made Prior to a Marriage or Cohabitation Treated in Family Law Property Settlements? G & G [2000] FamCA 1075 (22 August 2000)](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_8d66aa5276ce409f9faa7f49c32422ab~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1331,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/11062b_8d66aa5276ce409f9faa7f49c32422ab~mv2.jpg)
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How Are Contributions Made Prior to a Marriage or Cohabitation Treated in Family Law Property Settlements? G & G [2000] FamCA 1075 (22 August 2000)
It was found that the wife made contributions to the welfare of the family before cohabitation within the meaning of section 79(4)(c)
Rachael Gavin
Mar 24, 20247 min read
![Property Settlement & Short Marriages - G & G [2006] FamCA 877](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b72c73e82c9c4e5b8956469522b4dabb.jpg/v1/fill/w_1331,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/b72c73e82c9c4e5b8956469522b4dabb.jpg)
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Property Settlement & Short Marriages - G & G [2006] FamCA 877
In a family law property settlement, a short marriage is regarded as any marriage of 5 years or less. The case of G & G [2006] FamCA 877.
Brett Jones
Jun 27, 20217 min read
Changing or Varying Parenting Orders and The Rule in Rice & Asplund (1979) FLC 90-725
Before a parent can change a final family law parenting order, there must be a significant change in circumstances or another exception.
Brett Jones
Dec 7, 20204 min read
![Child Residence Reversed Due to Mother's Irrational Safety Concerns - Cheadle & Pointer [2020]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c0ed5d49bb0645ff88d3914d49a7bc22.jpg/v1/fill/w_1331,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/c0ed5d49bb0645ff88d3914d49a7bc22.jpg)
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Child Residence Reversed Due to Mother's Irrational Safety Concerns - Cheadle & Pointer [2020]
Family law parenting proceedings, child aged 7 ordered to live with father after mother's irrational safety concerns cause the child harm.
Brett Jones
Nov 25, 20208 min read
What Family Court Fees Will I Pay?
This page discusses the cost of family law court fees when filing parenting and or property settlement proceedings in Australia.
Brett Jones
Nov 18, 20203 min read
Wife Sought Property Declaration Under Section 78 - Lanceley & Lanceley (1994) FLC 92-491
In Lanceley & Lanceley (1994) FLC 92-491 (9 August 1994) the Full Court (Barblett DCJ, Frederico and Lindenmayer JJ) dismissed an appeal...
Brett Jones
Nov 6, 20203 min read
Family Law Courts Change of Procedure - New Notice of Child Abuse, Family Violence or Risk Form
Family Law - New Notice of Child Abuse, Family Violence or Risk Form
Brett Jones
Nov 4, 20202 min read
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