Family Law Brisbane

The Family Court of Australia has jurisdiction under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (“the Act”) to determine matters relating to property...

The Role of the Appellant Court in Family Law – Australia The High Court has reiterated many times that orders made in the exercise of...

Consent Orders in Family Law Matters – Australia According to the information provided by Adam Cooper in a paper he has delivered....

In Part VII of the Family Law Act (1975), there are not specific distinctions for children without special or higher needs when...

There are two types of child support in Queensland. Self-managed child support In this type of child support, the parents of the...

Before granting a divorce, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia must be satisfied that there is no chance of reconciliation...

A recent decision in the Family Court found that it was very regrettable that the mother did not support the vaccination of children....

The Fair Work Ombudsman has introduced Family and Domestic Violence leave for employees. Paid family and domestic violence leave was made...

Understanding Prenuptial Agreement Australia and Binding Financial Agreements Prenuptial Agreement Australia (otherwise known as Binding...

Recent parenting decisions are a stark reminder to parents to put the children first in parental disputes, with the Courts stressing a...

Family Law System and Child Support What is the joint parliamentary committee inquiry about? The Prime Minister issued a media release on...

Preparing an Airtight Binding Financial Agreements Binding Financial Agreements (BFA), also referred to as “pre-nups” are created when...

Domestic Violence in Australia & Property Matters The issue of family violence is currently governed by both the Family Law Act 1975...

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...

A proposed new forum for resolving family law disputes relating to children. The parenting bill proposes to establish a new statutory...

An Extended family is a type of familial relationship that is larger than the nuclear family. This type of familial relationship is...

ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION Shuttle Mediation has taken the place of true mediation. How to avoid litigation in the Courts. How can...

What is Evatt List? The Evatt List – Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia The Evatt List is an initiative in the Federal Circuit...

Beware of what you tell to the Judge The Court has the power to award costs for false statement against a party who deliberately misleads...

We are heading into uncertain times The impact of the war in Ukraine and the affect on our economy The high cost of living Rising...