Dispute resolution is an alternate system to attending Court. Funded by the Australian Government, dispute resolution is often used by the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of … [Read more...]
What is ‘the best interests of the child’?
What is 'the best interests of the child'? Family Law Act 1975 ('The Act') was amended in 1995 to include the term 'best interest' in relation to children. Now including both short-term and … [Read more...]
Are you in a de facto relationship without knowing?
The Family Law Act 1975 defines a de facto relationship under Section 4AA. Essentially, you and your former partner, same or opposite sex, must have had a relationship and lived together on a genuine … [Read more...]