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Child Impact Reports & The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia In family law proceedings, the best interests of the child are a paramount consideration. To ensure these interests are properly considered, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) may require a Child Impact Report (CIR). These
Division of Property in Separation When a relationship breaks down, one of the critical steps in the process of separation is the division of property. This includes calculating the assets, superannuation, and liabilities that form the property pool. However, complications can arise when there is a dispute over whether funds
Formalising Consent Orders and Financial Agreements is Important In the realm of property settlement after a separation, the formalisation of agreements through Consent Orders or Financial Agreements plays a crucial role in ensuring the finality and enforceability of the settlement. Once formalised correctly, the chances of these agreements being set
The Magellan List is a specialised list within the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) that deals with cases involving allegations of child abuse or serious risk of harm. This list is designed to ensure that these cases are managed effectively and promptly to protect the best interests
In the Australian court system, Judicial Registrars and Senior Judicial Registrars play crucial roles in assisting judges and managing court proceedings. While both positions share similarities in their functions, there are distinct differences in their powers and responsibilities. Judicial Registrars A Judicial Registrar is a judicial officer with limited jurisdiction
Section 121 of the Family Law Act in Australia is a crucial provision that deals with the confidentiality of family law proceedings. It aims to protect the privacy of the parties involved, especially children, and to ensure that information disclosed during family law proceedings is not misused or improperly disseminated.
In the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA), the views of a child may be taken into account in family law matters, particularly in cases involving parenting arrangements. The court generally aims to consider the best interests of the child as the paramount consideration. The weight given to
Separation can be a stressful time especially when you are trying to divide property or do a property settlement. When a separation occurs one party may be entitled to a portion of the assets and property pool that were accumulated during the course of the relationship or even before the
What is a Parenting Order? A parenting order is a binding order made by the Court that allows parents to arrange when, where and how they spend time with the children. Under section 64B(2) of the Family Law Act(cth) 1975 (“the Act”) Parenting Orders can stipulate who the children live with, how
So, you have been listed in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (“FCFCOA”) for your first court event and don’t know what to expect? Here is some information that might help you prepare! What is the first court event and what should I expect? The First CourtEvent in
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