PARENTING #101 You may not realise this fact, it is a scary thought, but did you know… You Parent as You Were Parented! Oh, my goodness, do I really parent as I was parented? What a really, really scary thought! The trust is You will tend to parent as you were parented. Now scream and get it out. That’s right, and a little […]
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How does parental conflict hurt children??
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Parental Conflict does harm children, but to many parents it is a surprise to find out how it does harm children. click here to find out more What about from a developmental lens? How does it harm children developmentally?
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 […]
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 […]
Income changes to child support assessments
The Child Support Agency published the following media release on 19 July 2010. View it online at http://www.csa.gov.au/media/csamediarelease.aspx?ArticleID=938 Separated parents will notice additional types of income are being included in their new child support assessments. Legislative changes, introduced 1 July 2009, mean parents’ adjusted taxable incomes for the 2009-2010 financial year now include reportable superannuation […]
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) […]
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 […]
Defacto husband tries to avoid financial commitments by denying relationship. Why would you do that?
De facto relationship found to exist between 2001 and 2012, where de facto husband alleged that separation occurred in 2002 – No common residence or joint bank accounts – Parties engaged in a mock wedding reception and had a child together In Clark & Ors [2014] FCCA 234 (11 March 2014) Judge Burchardt considered a […]
