The recent Family Court of Australia decision of Bernard & Bernard [2019] FAMCA 421 is a good example of how to ensure the beneficiary of your Will is protected in the event of a divorce. ..

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…

Following is a list of 10 common misconceptions about Shared Parenting in Australia, that have been circulated so broadly that they are on the whole accepted as truth, but are none-the-less little more than exceptions, equivocations or categorical falsehoods…

This article explains the concept of hearsay evidence and under which circumstances it may be admissible in court…

Have you ever had serious concerns with the way your solicitor has dealt with your case? For instance, do you believe your solicitor has not respected your confidentiality, or do you believe that your solicitor has been overcharging you?..

This paper will consider the procedure for removing a judge and an Independent Children’s Lawyer (ICL) from proceedings. As the procedure for removing a judge varies considerably from removing an ICL, I will deal with them on a separate basis…

Recent times have seen increased debate surrounding the use of audio recordings in court proceedings, and particularly, in Family Court proceedings. The key issue with the use of audio recordings in Family Court proceedings is not necessarily their use, but how such recordings were obtained which in turn determines their admissibility as evidence…

A Child Support assessment is generally made when a child’s parents separate, providing the primary carer of the child/ren with sufficient income from the other parent in order to support and raise the child/ren…

In this final article I wish to discuss the method by which the parties can protect their properties using the knowledge of the first two articles. This article especially will help those who are preparing themselves for the daunting task of litigating…

How do you think a Family Report is beneficial in assessing the best interest of a child? ..