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
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
In Australia, there is only one prerequisite to obtaining a divorce. That is, that the marriage has broken down irretrievably – but how is this established? The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (referred to as “the Act” in this article) states that the Court can be satisfied that a marriage
The Purpose and Wording of Section 81 Section 81 of the Family Law Act contains a principle commonly referred to as the principle of finality or clean break principle, and is a provision introduced to ensure that any final order of the Court separates parties financially on a final basis.
Parental responsibility is a topic that can often lead to arguments between separated parents. The issue of who has responsibility for children, decision making powers for children and the “final say” is often the reason why parents approach family lawyers to gain advice on their rights and entitlements in the
It can be an emotional and confusing time for separated families when public holidays and special occasions such as Easter and Christmas approach. Even families who have been separated or blended for sometime often have difficulty in agreeing to arrangements for their children that will keep everyone happy and ensure
