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Do Psychologists apply the same Shared Parenting principles to Children of Short-Lived Relationships?

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In a context of a short-term relationship between the parents, how should custody of a child be assessed and how should the “best interest of a child” be defined and applied in this specific context? For a child’s well being, isn’t it necessary for a child to be able to build relationship to both his/her parents? ..

Shared Parenting: Who Gets What When It Comes to Family Tax Benefits?

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This article details how Family Tax Benefit payments are allocated to each parent when the custody of the children is shared between them…

Vexatious Litigants & Family Law Proceedings in Australia

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Family Law Courts experience the largest amount of vexatious litigants which creates emotional stress and trauma to many individuals and families, and thus to prevent these outcomes it is essential for vexatious proceeding orders be established…

Family Law Jurisdictions in Australia and the Roles They Play

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This article explains the various family law jurisdictions in Australia and its role in Court’s powers. Jurisdiction determines what subject matter a particular Judge can hear. This determines which court will hear your case. ..

Overnight Care for Under 2 Year Olds: Unravelling the Controversy

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This article attempts to address the long-standing and emotional debate surrounding parenting plans after separation – in particular, the appropriateness of overnight care for under 2 year olds…

“Reasonable Practicality” in Family Law

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This article will consider the meaning of “reasonably practicable” as it appears in section 65DAA of the FLA , and how it operates to allow or prevent cases where one of the parties seeks equal time or shared parenting orders…

How the 2014 Federal Budget will impact Separated Families

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On May 13th 2014, the Abbott Government released its proposed budget for 2014-2015. The budget has yet to pass the Australian Parliament and it is in doubt whether many of the proposed reforms will pass the Australian Senate. Outlined below are some of the effects the proposed budget will have on separated families if passed in its current form…

Violence Against Men – What Support Services & Resources are available for Men

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Government support services and resources have traditionally assumed that domestic violence victims are female and perpetrators male. Thus while many services have been established to meet the needs of female victims, the needs of male victims remain largely unmet…

Understanding Enduring Guardianship and Enduring Power of Attorney

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Enduring guardianship and enduring power of attorney are two ways you can protect yourself when things go wrong. They basically grant a person, nominated by you, the legal authority to make decisions for you should you be incapacitated in an accident or lose mental capacity through old age or illness…

Family Law Reform in Australia: Government Bodies

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There are a few major agencies that influence on reforming the law, these are the Law Reform Commissions, the Parliament and its Committees, the media, and the non-government organisations…