jnflbrisbaneMay 18, 20233 min readMatrimonial Property Concepts And PrinciplesMatrimonial Property Concepts And Principles Section 114(3) of the Family Law Act relevantly provides that: A court exercising...
jnflbrisbaneMay 17, 20233 min readUnderstanding Defacto Relationships: Determining Genuine Domestic BasisUnderstanding Defacto Relationships Understanding defacto relationships Section 4AA(1) of the Family Law Act sets out the principles that...
jnflbrisbaneMay 8, 20236 min readInterim Spousal MaintenanceSection 74(1) of the Family Law Act empowers the Court to “make such order as it considers proper for the provision of maintenance” in...
jnflbrisbaneApr 27, 20236 min readCONSTRUCTIVE TRUST. Their Relevance in Family LawA trust arises by operation of law where it would be unconscionable for a person who holds an asset to deny the beneficial interest of...
jnflbrisbaneApr 26, 20233 min readParenting Orders for Children with Special NeedsChildren with special needs may require a higher level of care from their parents and caregivers, depending on the nature of their...
jnflbrisbaneApr 19, 20234 min readProperty issues in a de facto relationshipThe Family Court of Australia has jurisdiction under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (“the Act”) to determine matters relating to property...
jnflbrisbaneApr 17, 20234 min readThe Role of the Appellant Court in Family LawThe Role of the Appellant Court in Family Law – Australia The High Court has reiterated many times that orders made in the exercise of...
jnflbrisbaneApr 12, 20233 min readConsent Orders in Family Law MattersConsent Orders in Family Law Matters – Australia According to the information provided by Adam Cooper in a paper he has delivered....
jnflbrisbaneApr 5, 20232 min readParenting Orders for Children with Special NeedsIn Part VII of the Family Law Act (1975), there are not specific distinctions for children without special or higher needs when...
jnflbrisbaneApr 3, 20232 min readThe Basics of Child Support in AustraliaThere are two types of child support in Queensland. Self-managed child support In this type of child support, the parents of the...
jnflbrisbaneMar 31, 20232 min readHow Long Does It Take To Get A Divorce?Before granting a divorce, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia must be satisfied that there is no chance of reconciliation...
jnflbrisbaneMar 29, 20233 min readObjection to vaccination of children. Family Court’s jurisdictionA recent decision in the Family Court found that it was very regrettable that the mother did not support the vaccination of children....
jnflbrisbaneMar 28, 20232 min readPaid Family and Domestic Violence leave for employeesThe Fair Work Ombudsman has introduced Family and Domestic Violence leave for employees. Paid family and domestic violence leave was made...
jnflbrisbaneFeb 21, 202312 min readPrenuptial Agreement AustraliaUnderstanding Prenuptial Agreement Australia and Binding Financial Agreements Prenuptial Agreement Australia (otherwise known as Binding...
jnflbrisbaneJan 19, 20232 min readFathers Awarded Primary Care in Tough Stance Against MothersRecent parenting decisions are a stark reminder to parents to put the children first in parental disputes, with the Courts stressing a...
jnflbrisbaneJan 14, 20233 min readInquiry Into Family Law System and Child Support Family Law System and Child Support What is the joint parliamentary committee inquiry about? The Prime Minister issued a media release on...
jnflbrisbaneJan 6, 20232 min readHow To create a Airtight Binding Financial Agreements?Preparing an Airtight Binding Financial Agreements Binding Financial Agreements (BFA), also referred to as “pre-nups” are created when...
jnflbrisbaneDec 12, 20223 min readDomestic Violence in Australia and Spousal VisasDomestic Violence in Australia & Property Matters The issue of family violence is currently governed by both the Family Law Act 1975...
jnflbrisbaneDec 2, 20222 min readDo You Really Need a Prenuptial Agreement?No one enters a marriage thinking it’s going to end in divorce one day, but unfortunately, marriages do break down and people go their...
jnflbrisbaneNov 29, 20228 min readWhat is The Parenting Bill?A proposed new forum for resolving family law disputes relating to children. The parenting bill proposes to establish a new statutory...
