Former Flight Risk Allowed to Travel

Have a read of Wessell [2012]FamCA 772  where an Airport Watch list  Order was discharged permitting the Mother to travel with the child (diagnosed with Aspergers) to the USA once a year . There was a  requirement for an $8,000 bond and Mother not to initially travel...

Stanford v Stanford [2012]

The recent High Court decision in Stanford v Stanford [2012] HCA 52 will change the way the Family Court determines property Application The decision of the High Court  delivered 15th November ,2012  will no doubt  change the way the Family...

Domestic (Family) Violence Protection Orders

A Domestic Violence Protection Order can be obtained from the Local Magistrates Court if there has been a relationship between the spouse or former spouse or if they are relatives by blood or marriage or if the parties have been in an intimate personal relationship or...

Parenting Plans

The Family Law Amendment (Shared Responsibility) Act 2006 (“the Shared Parenting Act”) allows for parties to now develop a Parenting Plan relating to the child pursuant to s63C of the Family Law Act. This is an agreement in writing made between the parties and deals...