By Di Simpson Earlier this year, I read an article in Daily Life where Jane Gilmore explored, “How can Victoria tackle domestic violence without a national response?” Jane identified a number of key issues relating to the challenges facing the … Read More
The Federal Circuit Court of Australia has recently announced a number of changes to their Rules. Of particular interest to family lawyers are the following: 1. Amendment to the Rules to make it explicit that the Court can make Orders … Read More
A recent decision of the Full Court of the Family Court has cast a shadow over the idea that the special skill or contributions of a spouse entitles them to a greater share of relationship wealth. This idea is known … Read More
Have you been served with an interim Domestic Violence Order? You may be feeling confused or upset. Perhaps overwhelmed by or frustrated at being prevented from doing certain things. It’s ok because you have options but there is a process … Read More
Interviews by Family Court Judges are not common and understandably, due to the nature of the job and in no small part. They work in a field where public policy and legislation exist specifically to protect the identification of those … Read More
On June 20 this year, legislation to assist Federal Courts and tribunals in the management of their security was passed in Parliament. The Attorney-General, Mark Dreyfus QC described the new laws as clarifying and enhancing the powers available to security personnel … Read More
In a continuing focus on matters relating to access to justice and the legal system, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus QC and Assistant Treasurer, David Bradbury, announced on 20 June 2013 that the Productivity Commission would undertake a review of how to … Read More
Over the last several weeks, a New South Wales’ daily newspaper has pursued a campaign to influence policy change relating to the compulsory immunisation of children attending day care and school facilities. It is known as the No Jab. No … Read More
Separated parents will usually share in making long-term decisions for the benefit of their children. One long term decision relates to where a child will attend school. If parents cannot agree about their child’s schooling or one parent wants to … Read More
Separated parents will usually share in making long-term decisions for the benefit of their children, such as where they will go to school. Where parents cannot agree or one parent wants to change a child’s school without the other’s consent, … Read More