by nevettford | Jul 12, 2020 | Family Law
No-fault Divorce in Australia Jeopardising Mother’s or Wife’s Position For decades, if you wanted a divorce in Australia, you had to prove your spouse was to blame. This all changed in 1975 with the introduction of “no-fault” divorce and the Family Court system. When...
by nevettford | Jan 31, 2020 | Family Law
Russell Crowe has recently opened up about the struggle he had to spend quality time with his children after finalising his divorce from Danielle Spencer. Crowe has two sons, aged 16 and 13 years old. In a recent interview, Crowe revealed “I don’t get to wake up with...
by nevettford | Jan 16, 2020 | Family Law
A Family Report is a written document prepared by an independent social worker or a psychologist specialised in working with children and families. There are two types of Family Reports: The Court determines when a Family Report is required during the proceedings and...
by nevettford | Jan 5, 2020 | Family Law
In a recent appeal case Ellwood & Ravenhill [2019] a father’s application for parenting orders was dismissed as he failed to comply with the requirements under Section 60I for the parties to attend Family Dispute Resolution (FDR). The Family Law Act (s60I(7)) is...
by nevettford | Oct 9, 2019 | Family Law
Are you considering starting a family with the help of an egg donor? Many couples use the help of an egg donor, whether it is through a clinic, a friend or family member. Currently, recipient seeking a donor cannot be discriminated against on the basis of their sexual...
