Blog | Children
Coercive Relocation Orders
In relocation cases, like all other cases, the paramount consideration when the Court is considering what parenting orders to make is what orders are in the child’s best interests. As part and parcel with a relocation case, the court has the power to make...
Joining third parties in family law proceedings
Usually only two people are involved in family law proceedings, being the parents of children or spouses/de facto spouses. Third parties may become involved in family law disputes in a number of circumstances. Sometimes joining third parties to family law proceedings...
Is my subpoena relevant? Subpoena Objections Explained
This article explores subpoenas and subpoena objections including when you can object to a subpoena and the considerations of the Court when determining whether to uphold or set aside a subpoena, in whole or in part. What is a subpoena? A subpoena is issued to a...
What if I don’t agree with the family report?
It is not uncommon that when a Family Report is received, one party is really happy with it and the other party is not. This article addresses the options you have when you do not agree with the recommendations of the Family Report. What is a Family Report? A Family...
Coercive Control finally criminalised in Queensland
Coercive Control is a form of domestic violence that involves a pattern of behaviour over time aimed at dominating or controlling the victim, which has the cumulative effect of denying victims their autonomy and independence. Coercive control, also commonly referred...
