Divorce – Frequently Asked Questions
Many legal commentators have noted the spike in Australian couples seeking Divorce since the commencement of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is suspected that extended lockdown periods have either forced couples to be apart from each other or spend 24/7 at home together. In...
$100 Million Dollar Funding Boost to the Family Law System
On 11 May 2021, the Morrison Government announced significant funding to the Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit Court of Australia as part of the 2021-22 Budget. In addition to important judicial support and reform measures, over $100 million dollars of...
Dating, Cohabitating and Defacto: When It Comes To Your Property And Family Law, What’s The Difference?
Family dynamics and relationships have evolved quite dramatically in the past few decades. Today, many couples choose to live together instead of, or prior to marriage. Likewise, it is more common for unmarried couples to have children together. People are often...
Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit Court to Merge – What Does That Mean For You?
On 5 December 2019, the Australian Government introduced legislation to reform the federal family law courts. Under the legislation, the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia will be brought together as the Federal Circuit and Family...
Complex Family Law
Trustees, Trustee Companies, Holding Company, Unit Trusts, Shareholdings, Directors, Appointors, Nominees, Probate, Estates, Financial Planners and Forensic Accountants. What does it all mean? These are just a sample of the words that may get thrown at you in a family...
Zoom through your court date
Even as we reach COVID-normal, the Family and Federal Circuit Courts are continuing to run a significant proportion of their court dates online and by videoconferencing. The dominant system in Victoria is using Microsoft Teams, but other States are preferring...
Going to court
Being sent or served with Court documents in family law can be the first time many family law clients have a real interaction with a court, and it can be a confusing and confronting moment to find out you are going to have to explain your situation to a Judge. When...
Nevett Ford Lawyers, runner-up in the Lawyers Weekly Champions of Pride Award
Nevett Ford Lawyers recently came in second place in the Champions of Pride 2021 Award (Boutique Law Firms category) organised by Lawyers Weekly. Champions of Pride Award recognizes the law firms and organisations that best demonstrate a commitment to the advancement...
Autism and the Family Law Courts
How would the Family Law Courts approach parenting cases involving children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? A child with ASD are likely to be more negatively affected by parental separation due to the inevitable changes to familiar routines. No doubt, children...
When Pets Come Between Partners
Do you have a fur baby that you are concerned about in the context of a dispute following a separation? Although there is a clear framework under the Family Law Act (Cth) for deciding what arrangements are in the best interests of children after a separation, this...
Meeting a divorce lawyer before your wedding – controversial or smart?
Business Insider Australia reported a couple setting up a meeting with a divorce lawyer after their engagement to get legal advice before their wedding. Whilst some couples may find this idea a bit icky, others find it beneficial and eye-opening. We cannot ignore the...
Victorian border restrictions – What does this mean for parenting arrangements?
From 11 January 2021, anyone entering Victoria will need to apply for a permit before traveling, including Victorian residents returning home from another state or territory. NSW border community residents are exempt from obtaining a permit to enter Victoria. If you...
Mediation in property settlement cases
It is the Court’s expectation that parties involved in Family Law disputes utilise all readily available means to them to resolve their dispute before making an Application to the Court. There is a general expectation before and during proceedings that parties will...
LGBTQI And Family Law
We often get asked if the LGBTQI+ community have equal access to family law services. Richard Hamilton, our Family team leader, explains how Nevett Ford can assist. Please note this is not personal legal advice, every case is different. Please contact our team to...
Parenting Arrangement Tips
Richard Hamilton, our Family team leader, explains the number one tip if you're having difficulty with a parenting arrangement. Please note this is not personal legal advice, every case is different. Please contact our team to discuss your situation 03 9614 7111 or...
How to Get a Divorce
Our Family law team leader, Richard Hamilton, gives a quick overview of the divorce process. Please note this is not personal legal advice, every case is different. Please contact our team to discuss your situation: 03 9614 7111 or email melbourne@nevettford.com.au....
Schools and Separation – How to Resolve Tricky Disputes
One of the most frequent issues of contention that arise between separated parents is where their children are to go to school. This can be a difficult problem that does not rear its ugly head for a number of years after a separation, as a transition to primary or...
Sexually Transmitted Debt – Is It Time for a Check-up?
Many of us enter into new relationships with all the best intentions in mind and with no expectation we will be left with a life-changing debt. What’s worse is if it is not a debt that we are personally responsible for. Sexually transmitted debt (STD) occurs when one...
Victoria to Ban Conversion Therapy
Gay conversion therapy is set to be outlawed in Victoria under new laws to be introduced to parliament on Wednesday. Conversion therapy is any of several dangerous and discredited practices aimed at changing an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity. The...
Does My Separation Affect My Will?
A common misunderstanding that many clients have is that separating from a partner, or the process of a family law property settlement will automatically revoke a Will, when in fact a separation from a partner will only revoke a Will when divorce is finalised. In...
Do I Move Out From My Family Home?
The breakdown of a relationship can cause distress, occasionally muddled thinking and cause a person to make impulsive decisions. It is not necessary for former spouses to stop living together after deciding to separate, and some people may choose to continue living...
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