Brisbane Family Law Blog
Gay and Lesbian De Facto Couples and Parenting
Elton John and his partner David may not be considered the parents of their children in Australia. Under the provisions of the Family Law Act parents are responsible for the...
VIEW MOREDoes Child Maintenance in Australia Cease When The Child Turns 18? Not Necessarily So.
Does Child Maintenance in Australia Stop When The Child Turns 18? Not Necessarily So. Financial support or child maintenance is governed by the Child Support Act until the child becomes...
VIEW MOREHow Much Does It Cost To Get A Divorce in Australia?
The million-dollar question How much does it cost to get a divorce in Australia is determined by about a million factors, but mainly depends on the actions of you and...
VIEW MORECould collaborative practice have saved millions of dollars in costs?
Could collaborative practice have saved a wife involved in Family Law proceedings in Melbourne millions of dollars in legal costs? In the matter in question, the wife commenced proceedings for...
VIEW MOREWhat does it take to be the Best Family Lawyer in Brisbane?
While it is very important to obtain the expertise of an Accredited Specialist Family Lawyer, Brisbane has quite a few to choose from. So what are other attributes that make...
VIEW MOREDivorce Property Settlement and Child Custody
Settlement of family law issues after separation deals with the most basic and raw emotions. Putting one's life and that of your family into documents and letters is a process...
VIEW MOREFamily Law Grandparents Rights. Grandparents can be Grand Parents too!
A recent appeal in the Family Court brought to mind a recent case in which we were successful in obtaining orders for 3 young children to reside with their paternal...
VIEW MOREUnderstanding Shared Parental Responsibility in Queensland
In family law matters, shared parental responsibility is an essential legal principle that ensures both parents are involved in the decision-making process for their child’s long-term welfare. Recent legal changes...
VIEW MOREMy partner has moved in – does this mean they are entitled to any of my stuff if things go wrong?
Matters in relation to a de facto couple advice and relationships are dealt with in the Family Court of Australia. The legislation for de facto relationships is in most circumstances...
VIEW MOREHow To Protect A Child From Family Violence
The ultimate safeguard - how to protect a child from family violence Court A father throws his young daughter off a bridge. The father drives his children into a lake...
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