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In Western Australia, Family Court Judges can, and do, send litigants to prison but it is far rarer than you might think. In court room...

In instances of disagreement with a single expert's valuation, you may seek to challenge their evidence.

Family law matters can be emotionally charged and legally intricate, especially when it comes to determining arrangements for children or...

Enforcement proceedings are a crucial part of the family law legal process, ensuring that court orders are not just formalities but are...

In modern times family dynamics have become increasingly more complex. While many parents face the difficult task of managing child...

When dealing with matters of family law, especially those involving children, navigating the complex legal terrain can be challenging....

System abuse is a form of domestic violence that occurs when the perpetrator manipulates a system to control, intimidate, or harm their...

If you're going through a Family Court case, you may be scheduled to attend a Case Assessment Conference (CAC). This conference is...

An Independent Children's Lawyer (ICL) is a lawyer who is appointed by the Family Court to represent the best interests of a child or...

Family therapy is a relatively new field of mental health treatment. While the concept of working with families to address issues has...

The duty of disclosure is a legal requirement that applies to the parties involved in family law proceedings in Australia. It requires...

Hannah Clarke and her children were murdered by her estranged husband Rowan Baxter on a sunny Queensland morning on 19 February 2020. The...

Co-parenting to equal shared care in the family court

Parenting disputes in the Family Court affect people deeply. When accusations are being thrown around, and in particular when children...

Pursuant to new restrictions, personal cross-examination at trial may be banned in family law proceedings where there are allegations of...

Relationships break down for many reasons and unfortunately, it is not always on good terms. However, being able to amicably co-parent...

In family law parenting matters, it is well-established that the paramount consideration to the Court is the best interests of the child....

It can be a terrifying moment for parents when they discover that their partner or ex has taken the children somewhere and cannot be...

A DNA test is typically the most reliable method of determining whether or not a man is the father of a child. However, under the Family...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” … except when it’s fraught with arguments because your ex won’t agree to a Christmas parenting...