This article discusses what the Court might consider when dealing with parenting orders sought by same-sex parents and whether biological parents have an advantage in Court…

In May 2013 the Australian Institute of Family Studies issued their final report of a study into the effectiveness of Independent Children’s Lawyers in the Australian Family Law System and these are the results. ..

Family Law Express interviewed Dr. Travis Gee, a Brisbane psychologist on his views of the psychology industry in the Family Law context…

More generally, this article aims to create a greater awareness of the different types of family violence that are now considered by the family law courts as family violence. This includes a range of behaviours that most people would not typically consider to be a form of ‘physical assault’ or a ‘threat’ of violence…

There are numerous family law experts and family law lobby groups who have been relied upon to provide advise and recommendations to the Australian government on family law reforms…

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Joe Azzi

Online Legal Information Author at Family Law Express

I am a 2nd year student at the University of Sydney studying a combined law degree with mathematics. I am currently balancing my study with tutoring high school children, interning as a solicitor and playing competitive basketball.

Most of all, I am thankful that the flexible discipline of law enables me to be on the frontiers of social, political, economic and international issues where one can play a role in paving the way for a bright future.

Latest posts by Joe Azzi (see all)

• Relocation After Divorce – Factors the Courts Consider - August 20, 2014
• Explaining Adult Child Maintenance (for Child Support) - May 18, 2014
• Do Parents Have Rights or Responsibilities in the Family Law Act? - March 20, 2014

Relocation is indeed a very important aspect that tends to arise with instances of divorce. It basically refers to the post separation process whereby a parent decides to move (or relocate) from the region in which he/she previously raised their …..

Family violence is defined in the Family Law Act as “violent, threatening or other behaviour by a person that coerces or controls a member of the person’s family, or causes the family member to be fearful”- how does the psychology industry view such definition? ..

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. ..

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…

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…