A review of Farmer and Bramley (2000) FLC 93-060 Facts of the Case The essential facts of this case are as follows: The parties commenced a de facto relationship in January 1983, married in April 1984 and separated in January 1995.  The relationship was the second for both and spanned (10) years duration. The parties […]

The recent pandemic COVID-19 will have an impact across all facets of Australian society, including participants and solicitors in Family Law and domestic violence matters.  The level of the impact, however, varies and ranges from minimal impact where parties have already sought Consent Orders, made an application for divorce or are not in Court, to […]

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What if the child doesn’t want to return the other parent? If the child genuinely doesn’t want to return to the other parent, this could be put to the judge. See more at When Can a Child Choose Which Parent They Want to Live With. If you have orders in place, the fact a child […]

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What am I entitled to in a divorce or separation? How much am I entitled to in a divorce or separation? What is the Australian family courts 5 Step approach when determining what you are entitled to in a divorce or separation? What is just and equitable? What is included in the total separation property […]

A complete overview of Grandparents rights Sadly it is not uncommon for relationships between parents and their adult children or their child’s co-parent to sour.  Sometimes, if you are a grandparent, the fallout from this can be the reduction or cessation of time your grandchildren spend with you. Sometimes the circumstances of a grandchild’s care […]

Brisbane North Family Lawyers – Handling Your Family Affairs with Diligence When your family situation gets tough, it’s crucial to make arrangements to meet and consult with an experienced Brisbane North family lawyer. Consulting with a family law attorney helps you understand your legal position. You also get professional advice on the best options that […]

Follow our step by step separation checklist for seamless separation First things first 1. Keep a diary   You may need to recount events and conversations to your lawyer at a later date. Keeping a diary will make it easier for you to recall when events and conversations occurred and what was said.   2. Put your sentimental […]

Fixed fee or fixed price divorce lawyers offer services at a fixed rate no matter how long the legal service takes. Most divorce or family lawyers charge by an hourly rate whereas fixed price or flat rate divorce lawyers give you one fee for the work no matter how long it takes. However, you should […]

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A child in Australia is unable to depart Australia without having the consent of both parents or those who have parental responsibility. To prevent the unauthorised removal of a child from Australia, a parent can apply to the Court for an order

We are pleased to be awarded the Best Boutique Brisbane Family Law Firm at the 2019 5th Annual APAC Legal Awards. APAC is an independent body focused on recognising greatness in the Asia Pacific commercial market. They review thousands of potential nominees in each category and select winners based not on business size but their […]

Previously, we discussed that you could do a property settlement before you were eligible for divorce (i.e. within the first 12 months of being separated). But when are you :out of time” to finalised your financial matters? How long do you have to do a property settlement? The answer to this question will vary depending […]

There is no simple, straight answer that anyone can give you; and if someone has given you a flat age, they either do not understand the complexity of this issue or have decided not to share those complexities with you. When can a child legally decide which parent to live with? This question potentially comes […]

Getting married ‘legally’ is a little more involved than you may originally think. Unfortunately, most people believe that once the celebrant, officiant or priest says the words “I now pronounce you man and wife” or now thankfully because the Australian government is now up with the times “husband and husband” or “wife and wife” that […]

In deciding on child custody a court must make an order with the paramount consideration being the best interests of the child. The Family Law Act sets out a number of things a court should consider when determining the child’s best interest, firstly primary objects (S60B) and secondly further additional considerations (S60CC). The primary objects that are […]