jnflbrisbaneOct 7, 20232 min readA GUIDE TO CHANGING CHILD’S SURNAMEJoint consent is required for Changing Child’s Surname Section 4 of the Family Law Act (Cth) 1975 considers changing a child’s surname to...
jnflbrisbaneOct 6, 20233 min readMatrimonial Home Principles which are Applicable to Sole Use and OccupationMatrimonial Home Principles which are Applicable to Sole Use and Occupation The principles to be applied in making an order for sole use...
jnflbrisbaneOct 3, 202330 min readWhat is an Independent Children's Lawyer (ICL)Independent Children’s Lawyer (ICL) RELEVANT LAW Independent Children’s Lawyer The Family Court has inherent jurisdiction and hence power...
jnflbrisbaneJul 17, 20233 min readTop five traits of a Female Narcissist and what to look out for in a relationship5 Key Traits of a Female Narcissist Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a mental health condition characterized by a grandiose...
jnflbrisbaneJul 14, 20233 min readTop 5 traits of a Male Narcissist and what to look out for in a relationship5 Key Traits of a Male Narcissist Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a mental condition characterized by a grandiose sense of...
jnflbrisbaneJul 12, 20233 min readExploring The Family Law Act Principles under Section 114(1) in AustraliaWhat are the Principles under Section 114(1) of the Family Law Act in Australia? Family Law Act Principles The principles to be applied...
jnflbrisbaneJul 7, 20234 min readApplication for undefended proceedingsThe Court can make Orders where a party has been given an opportunity to participate in the proceedings but fails to do so. Principles...
jnflbrisbaneJul 4, 20233 min readUnderstanding the Legal Costs in Family Law ProceedingsLegal Costs in family law proceedings: Overview and Legal Framework Legal Costs in family law proceedings: Overview and Legal Framework...
jnflbrisbaneJun 7, 20232 min readBreaches of Financial Court Orders and EnforcementBreaches of Financial Court Orders are common, though not ideal in Family Law matters, especially for property matters where large sums...
jnflbrisbaneJun 5, 20234 min readChild Relocation and Parenting OrdersIn most relocation matters a parent will seek to move to a location that would make it difficult for the child to spend time with the...
jnflbrisbaneJun 2, 20233 min readDid you ever think about your Child Views on Parenting Arrangements?CHILD VIEWS IN PARENTING ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE 0-4 YEAR AGE GROUP How the Child’s View Affects Custody Disputes? Before imposing an order,...
jnflbrisbaneMay 29, 20235 min readProperty proceedings - Assessment of a party's interest in matrimonial propertyProperty proceedings – Family Court of Australia – Full Court Property proceedings – Family Court of Australia – Full Court Barnell &...
jnflbrisbaneMay 24, 202327 min readAppeal Exposes Unconscionability in BFA: Beroni & Corelli CaseSetting aside a Binding Financial Agreement (“BFA”) by reason of undue influence and unconscionability. This was thoroughly canvassed in...
jnflbrisbaneMay 22, 20233 min readPartial Property DistributionPartial Property Distribution Partial Property Distribution Sections 79 and 80(1)(h) of the Family Law Act confer power on the Court to...
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...
