by nevettford | Aug 20, 2020 | Family Law
We understand that when parents separate, it could be an arduous exercise for both parents and particularly any children involved. Just late last year, the Federal Government announced inquiry into the family law and child support systems after accusations that the...
by nevettford | Aug 2, 2020 | Family Law
A recent Senate inquiry has been told the family law system must be overhauled to ensure children have a say in the decisions that affect them. At present there is no obligation to engage children but that a Judge may choose to do so. The law these days permits the...
by nevettford | Jul 19, 2020 | Family Law
According to the Australian Human Rights Commission, one of the main causes of homelessness in Australia is domestic violence. For the victims of domestic violence, their immediate thought is to physically protect themselves. Protection should also include financial...
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 | Jun 14, 2020 | Family Law
On 27 November 2019, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported a high volume of 119,188 marriages in Australia in 2018, including 6,538 same-sex marriages. It also reported there were 49,404 divorces in Australia in 2018, which is 2 divorces per 1,000 people in...
