Law

On 6 May 2024, a raft of significant changes to the Family Law Act 1975 came into force, impacting many aspects of family law particularly those regarding parenting and arrangements for children of a couple separating.

Whether it’s a family adventure or a visit to relatives abroad, understanding your obligations under Australian law is crucial for navigating this issue when co-parenting after separation.

Separating from a partner can be emotionally challenging, and if you find yourself dealing with a high-conflict ex-partner, it can become even more stressful.

10 days paid domestic violence leave will replace the previous unpaid 5 days for full-time, part-time and casual employees under new Fair Work laws.

On 2nd December 2021 the Women’s Safety and Justice Taskforce (the Taskforce) – chaired by the Honourable Margaret McMurdo AC – released their first Report “Hear Her Voice”.

After separation, concerns can arise if a parent wishes to take the child/children on an overseas holiday. This concern could be because one parent is a citizen of another country, and the other may be concerned they will remove the child/children from Australia.

Now that the international borders have re-opened, our Family Law team anticipates there will be an influx of questions surrounding international travel with children, and how to obtain passports for children.