Judge Heffernan in the matter of Coulter & Coulter (No. 2) [2019] FCCA 1290 (15 May 2019) heard an application of the father to exclude video recordings made by the mother of the father when he attended her home for hand overs of the children and two audio recordings of conversations between the father and […]
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WHAT ARE THE IMPACTS ON CHILDREN OF PARENTAL ALIENATION? Part 2
WHAT ARE THE IMPACTS ON CHILDREN OF PARENTAL ALIENATION? PART 2 Children who are exposed to PA suffer in a variety of general as well as specific ways from parental alienation. It will often have both temporary and lasting effects on their lives. This is obviously not the intention of the alienator but it is […]
Is it wise to separate siblings following a relationship breakdown?
Splitting or Separating Siblings when a Relationship Breakdown Many parents in deciding custody or time spent arrangements of the children often ponder if they should divide the children between them? This article will give you insights into the idea of separating siblings and why it is not the best idea or in the best interests of the children. Many times […]
How Important are Affidavits in Family Law
The importance of Affidavits in Family Law proceedings. It cannot be stressed enough how important or crucial to the presentation of a strong case a good and well prepared affidavit is in family law proceedings. An affidavit is a sworn or affirmed document which contains the primary evidence of which ones case is based. Family […]
Father to spend NO time with children due to safety concerns mother took children into hiding
Children – Mother took children into hiding, fearing that the father posed a threat to their lives – Court agreed there “was no safe alternative” – Order made that father spend no time with the children – Suppression order made as to mother’s address – Father allowed to correspond with the children (to facilitate any […]
Order for supervision of fathers time set aside due to inconsistencies
Children – Order for supervision of father’s time with child set aside – Trial judge erred in making order without assessing risk and what would be required from a supervisor – Further error by failure to explain why a supervisor was found suitable for one location but not others In Garraghan & Westerfield (No. 2) […]
How does separation affect your kids?
How does Separation affect your Kids?? You may be surprised. Children are often forgotten in the circle of conflict that parents often find themselves in, the children witness and feel all the effects of your conflict. They love both parents not one over the other and will often say what you want to hear so […]
Dealing with Family Violence a useful video clipFamily Violence Part 1 Family Violence Part 2
Family Violence Part 1 Family Violence Part 2
