Family Law Brisbane

Healthy and meaningful relationship Last year a Court dispute between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie resulted in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County imposing an order for the five children to spend more time with their father. When providing reasons for the judgment, the Court provided “it is critical that each child have a healthy and meaningful relationship with both parents”. The new order changes the original full-time custody arrangements in favor of Jolie to allow Pi

The term lifestyle clause has grown in popularity over recent years. It’s something that is trending with first-time newlyweds; as well as those who have walked down the aisle before. So what is a lifestyle clause? It’s about locking in a variety of terms and conditions before the big day in an attempt to avoid misunderstandings and conflict of interest down the track. These clauses are often added as addendums in a prenuptial agreement and are in addition to things like the

Problems while Drafting A Will? Your last Will and Testament are perhaps the most important document you will ever sign. As the nature of this document is so important, it is necessary to ensure drafting a will is done correctly so any assets collected over your lifetime are properly accounted for. Assets such as superannuation, life insurance, and shares of jointly held assets (such as the family home) do not automatically fall into your estate when you pass away. Furthermor

Electronic Signatures in Australia In today’s society, most documents used in day-to-day business can now be filled out and signed electronically. The Electronic Transactions (Queensland) Act 2001 (ETA) is the legislation that governs the permitted use of electronic signatures. Although the ETA does not include a comprehensive definition of what constitutes an ‘electronic signature, this term usually encompasses images displaying the person’s signature, typed name, or some ot

Do it for the kids. Separation and divorce are tough on everybody involved, and it can be even harder on children. While adults are often struggling to understand what went wrong, the kids often have no idea why their beloved parents are separating and no longer want to live together. Here we’ll look at a few tips to try and help your children through the process. Try and Maintain a Civil Relationship Some relationships end on mutual terms, and some people even remain friends

What Is Family Law Mediation All About? Family law mediation is becoming an increasingly more recognisable term when it comes to matters of family law Brisbane. But what exactly does mediation entail and do you even require it? How is mediation really going to help? Let’s discuss this in more detail. Mediation is all about problem-solving and finding agreeable solutions when it comes to all matters pertaining to separation, divorce and child custody arrangements. Rather than

Joint Collaborative Mediation with a collaborative trained solicitor and psychologist I am an Accredited Family Law Specialist. Over the many years that I have been in practice I have been involved in all facets of Family Law Brisbane and in all areas of Family Law mediation varying from the basic Legal Aid Conferencing to participating in mediation as a lawyer to clients and in the capacity as a mediator. I have observed legal professionals acting as mediators and have obs

Taking it to court? Congratulations! You automatically qualify for a family report writer. It is inevitable that parents who institute proceedings in the family court involving their children, will if the parenting issues relating to the children are not resolved, be required to attend a conference and consult with initially a family consultant attached to the court, and if the matter proceeds further in the court process with a family report writer. Family reports by a famil

Recovery, Respect, and Hope Offered by Traditional Court Alternative by Brisbane Family Lawyer A successful initiative in the Brisbane Magistrates Court is assisting drug-addicted parents to get their lives back on track and resume their role in their children’s lives by Brisbane family lawyers. The Dandenong Drug Court, recently featured in television and print media, was introduced in response to the failure of the traditional criminal justice system to adequately address d

Understanding the Court’s Power and How to Protect Yourself One of the most common assumptions in family law is that everyone pays their own legal costs. While this is often true, it is not absolute. In many circumstances, the Family Court has the power to order one party to pay some or all of the other party’s legal costs and those orders can be significant. Understanding when costs may be ordered (and how to avoid them) is essential if you are involved in family law procee

Family law Misconceptions Family law covers a whole spectrum of situations and legalities, and everyone’s circumstance is a little...

Best Time For Divorce The promotion of the best time for divorce is intended to bring attention to the importance of minimising conflict...

Family Law Act amendments from Federal Government The Family Law Act amendments occurred in 2002 to deal with superannuation. It gave...

The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, but for families navigating co-parenting arrangements, it can also be a source of...

CHILD VIEWS IN PARENTING ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE 0-4 YEAR AGE GROUP How the Child’s View Affects Custody Disputes? Before imposing an order,...

The Queensland Government has announced that the State will introduce legislation to make coercive control a criminal offense by the end...

How to find the best Family Lawyer for you With so many law firms to choose from it can be a difficult process to choose just the right...

It is common in family law proceedings for Subpoenas to be issued to third parties seeking information that is relevant to the...

James Noble is an Accredited Family Law Specialist with more than 40 years of experience as a solicitor practicing in family law. He is a...

BRISBANE FAMILY LAWYERS – INTERVIEW WITH CHARLES NOBLECharles Noble (Brisbane Family Lawyers) at James Noble Law in Brisbane interviewed...