Blog | Children
Rights to return of your child if taken to a Non-Hague Convention country
If the other parent takes your child from their home in Australia to another country without your permission, this is known as international child abduction. You should obtain prompt legal advice if this happens to you about your rights and options to facilitate the...
Airport Watch List Orders / Pace Alert Orders
In this article we explain your options to restrain your ex partner from relocating your child overseas and how to obtain Airport Watch List Orders / a Pace Alert. Restraining removal of child from Australia If a parent wants to relocate with a child overseas, they...
What is sole parental responsibility?
This article delves into the definition of parental responsibility, sole parental responsibility, shared parental responsibility and what you need to do if you want sole parental responsibility in relation to your child. What is parental responsibility Parental...
Top 10 Myths in family Law Finally Exposed
There are a number of myths in family law floating around about your rights, the process and what you are entitled to when it comes to separation and divorce. Read this article where we expose the top 10 myths in family law, based on misconceptions we’ve heard from...
How does a DVO affect parenting orders?
The nature of family law means that often parenting matters and domestic violence matters become intertwined. Being involved in multiple proceedings involving domestic violence and child custody can be confusing and stressful. The number one concern from clients that...
