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Do you want sole Custody? Here’s what NOT to do.
What is “sole custody”? We hear the phrase “sole custody” often when it comes to working out arrangements for a child or children following their parents’ separation. The term “sole custody” refers to a situation where one parent has care/custody of their...
Drug use in family law explained
In 2020, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reported the following statistics in relation to drug use in Australia: 43% (9 million) of Australians aged 14 and over had illicitly used a drug in their life and 16% (3.4 million) had used one in the last 12...
Step-parent awarded interim custody over biological parent on appeal
Step-Parent Parenting Orders When a court is determining the best interests of a child, the two primary considerations a Court considers are the child’s right to have a meaningful relationship with both parents, balanced against the child’s right to be...
When is supervised time ordered? Is Narcissistic Abuse enough?
How does a court determine the living arrangements for my children? The paramount consideration of a Court in determining what parenting order it is to make, is the child’s best interests. When considering what orders are in your children’s best interests, the primary...
Application to change parenting orders because of children’s changed views dismissed
An Application to change a parenting order is an uphill battle, which will not lightly be entertained by a Court as to do so would invite endless litigation. When will a court change a parenting order? For a court to reverse an earlier parenting order, it must be...