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Master plan of alienation not made out Bell & Bell Conclusion as to Issue A Regrettably and reluctantly, I concur with Mr B’s observation that no matter which party is to blame, “the damage has been done” to X’s relationship with his father. As it stands at the... by FreedomLaw | Oct 14, 2019 | News
Evidence of duration of de facto relationship HUBERT & STROUD[2019] FCCA 2538 The evidence relevant to the duration of the de facto relationship On hearing, the Applicant relied on his affidavit sworn or affirmed on 29 March 2018. He sought leave to rely on... by FreedomLaw | Oct 7, 2019 | News
Public interest – referral of litigant to A-G and ATO ASHJAIM & GASPAR [2019] FCCA 2703 Catchwords: FAMILY LAW –Unusual property dispute– Applicant’s business venture which created cash flow failed – Applicant sending monies overseas – Respondent on folly of... by FreedomLaw | Sep 23, 2019 | News
Review family law – We don’t need another family law review — we need to act on what we already know By Renata Alexander and published by the ABC So far today police in Australia would have dealt with on average 284 domestic violence matters. Question: How... by FreedomLaw | Aug 28, 2019 | News
Family Court report writer charged with sexually abusing three children Family Court report writer charged By Heidi Davoren and Josh Robertson ABC News An accused paedophile has been used as an expert by the Family Court in custody disputes that involve allegations of... by FreedomLaw | Aug 21, 2019 | News
Family mediation and dispute resolution Mediation is a way of resolving disputes between people in conflict, usually facilitated by a neutral person. Separated families are encouraged to use family mediation to help resolve their disputes about children, instead of... by FreedomLaw | Aug 14, 2019 | News
Conflicts between work and family and fathers’ mental health Amanda Cooklin – at https://aifs.gov.au/aifs-conference/conflicts-between-work-and-family-and-fathers-mental-health Research summary— June 2019 Overview Fathers today are often expected to fulfil... by FreedomLaw | Aug 7, 2019 | News
Fathers’ work and family conflicts and the outcomes for children’s mental health Liana Leach published at www.aifs.gov.au Research summary— June 2019 Father’s Work – Overview Fathers’ experiences of competing demands in parenting and work domains suggest... by FreedomLaw | Jul 28, 2019 | News
Cross-examination and Family Violence About Family Violence and cross-examination Family Violence means violent, threatening or other behaviour that coerces or controls a family member or causes them to be fearful (Section 4AB Family Law Act 1975 (Cth)). Protecting... by FreedomLaw | Jul 15, 2019 | News
What age can children stay home alone? By Budget Direct Home Insurance What age can children stay home alone? Here in Australia, there is no universal law that outlines at what age children can stay at home alone. Key takeaways: There is no universal age in Australia... by FreedomLaw | Jul 7, 2019 | News
Rejection of parental love and care – the family law solution Rejection of parental love and care by children can have unexpected consequences. In the recent case of Steyn & Garrety, the Family Court of Australia removed 2 young sisters from the care of... by FreedomLaw | Jul 7, 2019 | News
Unaccountable In the family law system psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers can give evidence and impact cases, but a review has found no-one is keeping them in check. Exclusive by Josh Robertson, Emily Clark and Heidi Davoren Updated 14 Jun 2019, 9:09am... by FreedomLaw | Jun 28, 2019 | News
Substance abuse means new care for child LOCKHARDT & SEARLE Substance abuse – Consideration The court received substantial assistance from counsel for the applicant, respondent and ICL respectively. The orders as sought by the father and as made on 23 May... by FreedomLaw | Jun 21, 2019 | News
“Parent” – a review of meaning in genetic material donation Masson and Parsons & Ors The meaning of “parent” and s 60H of the Family Law Act The primary judge and the Full Court were correct in holding that s 60H is not exhaustive of... by FreedomLaw | Jun 14, 2019 | News
Surname change to hyphenation for young child PORRITT & DUNFORD Surname change – The law I now turn to the law. As noted by the Full Court in Lysons & Lysons (2019) FamCAFC 29 at 22 “it is entirely correct to say that orders as to a child’s name are... by FreedomLaw | Jun 7, 2019 | News
Books for children dealing with separation and divorce ‘It’s Just Different Now’ Espie, Linda Spectrum Publications, Richmond 1999 – For children aged 3-7 years ‘Mom’s House, Dad’s House: A Complete Guide for Parents who are... by FreedomLaw | May 28, 2019 | News
Offsetting occupation and expenses The Wife’s occupation of the matrimonial home and maintenance payments to the Husband The Husband sought that an adjustment by means of an addback be made for the fact that the Wife has had the use of the former matrimonial home... by FreedomLaw | May 21, 2019 | News
Add backs – how are these treated? WHITE & WHITE [2019] FamCA 13 Add backs – The Husband’s removal of funds The Wife asserts that the Husband, by removing particular sums of money, has taken a premature distribution of the property of the parties that... by FreedomLaw | May 14, 2019 | News
Domestic Violence Orders – Case Review KAO v DL [2017] QMC 16 (25 August 2017) Protection of the Aggrieved [64] Section 37(1)(c) DVFPA requires that the court be satisfied that “the protection order is necessary of desirable to protect the aggrieved... by FreedomLaw | May 7, 2019 | News
What is domestic violence Domestic violence is when one person behaves in a way that controls or dominates another person and causes fear for their safety and wellbeing. Domestic violence is usually a pattern of abusive and controlling behaviour taking many forms. It...