Equal time sought by shift working father dismissed as it was neither in the child’s best interests nor reasonably practicable – Order made for significant and substantial time, commencement of which to be based on father’s work roster In Marchand & Mahony [2017] FCWA 67 (6 June 2017) O’Brien J of the Family Court of […]
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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 […]
The child came first in this matter…. mum had not seen her daughter for 5 years
The child came first in this matter…. It is often the case that children are hard done by when parents and extended family members go to some lengths to stop the other parent from seeing and/or spending time with a child. This case is about a mother who after having her second child struggled to […]
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 […]
Spousal maintenance child support departure
Spousal maintenance – Child support departure – Departure application was determined first – Administrative assessment departed from so as to add payment of school fees by husband – Order for interim spousal maintenance In Anderson [2014] FamCA 766 (16 September 2014) Macmillan J heard the wife’ s applications for interim spousal maintenance and departure from […]
Sex worker refused property settlement failed to establish defacto relationship
Property – De facto thresholds – Standard of proof – Sex worker who began relationship with client failed to establish the existence of a de facto relationship – Had she done so a property order would not have been just and equitable per Stanford – No financial interdependence or children, nor evidence that she gave […]
Binding Child Support Agreement set aside due to change in care arrangements
Child support – Effect of “dramatic” change of care arrangement on a binding child support agreement – Agreement set aside under s 136(2) of the Child Support (Assessment) Act – Whether change of legislation amounts to “exceptional circumstances” In Cheyne & Masters & Anor (SSAT Appeal) [2014] FCCA 856 (19 May 2014) Judge Terry considered […]
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) […]
NEW ID laws means mortgages could be void
Strict requirements for mortgagees to take positive steps to verify the identity of borrowers were introduced in Victoria on 24 September 2014. Similar requirements are already in place in Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Western Australia. The Transfer of Land Amendment Act 2014 (Vic) received Royal Assent on 23 September 2014 and commenced […]
