Blog | Children
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....
Child Custody and Mental Illness
One in five Australians aged 16 to 85 years (21% or 4.2 million people) experience a diagnosed mental disorder at some point in their life. Over 2 in 5 Australians aged 16 to 85 years (43.7% or 8.6 million people) will experience mental illness of some sort:...
Most Common Child Custody Arrangements
There is no one size fits all when it comes to devising the right child custody arrangement for your children. The process can be time consuming, stressful and emotionally draining for you and your children. Read on to learn about some of the most common child custody...
