Blog | Children
Courts to consider family violence in Hague Convention cases
Up until now, it has not been possible for the Australian Courts to take adequate account of family and domestic violence that has occurred in International Child Abduction cases. The Federal Government has recently announced a bill to change the law with respect to...
Is withholding a child domestic violence?
Sadly, it is often the case that following separation, children are the victim of conflict between their parents. Sometimes children can end up being the rope in a tug of war between the parents. This kind of behaviour by parents post separation, is harmful to a...
The Ins and Outs of Shared Custody Arrangements
The process of obtaining shared custody arrangements can be an uphill battle without the support of an experienced brisbane family lawyer in your corner, fighting for you and for the best interests of your children. Read on to learn about the process of obtaining...
The Family Court Mediation Process Explained
When is Family Mediation appropriate? Is it compulsory? Most matters are appropriate for the family court mediation process. In parenting and property matters, mediation is a prerequisite before a court application can be filed (except where certain exceptions apply)....
How Domestic Violence affects Parental Responsibility
A common question we are asked by our clients is how domestic violence affects parental responsibility (decision making) in relation to their children. Read on to learn more about the effect of domestic violence on the Court’s decision-making process....
