We are officially on the fast track to 1 September, and time to talk about the Fast Track Hearing List within our brand new, amalgamated Court.
In past years, some difficulty has been caused by the same timelines and
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Disclosing All
Four days to launch and there is much buzz in the family law profession about what next Wednesday will bring! The new Family Law Rules, which will give effect to the initiatives set out in the Central Practice Direction have…
Interim Interventions
We are halfway through the Countdown, and what an apt time to talk about interim proceedings under the new amalgamated Court and effective from next Wednesday (1 September).
It is not unusual for a dispute between separated parents and/or parties…
The Rhythm of Resolution
Six days to go and what an ideal time to focus more on dispute resolution within the amalgamated Court!
Importantly, it remains that if there are family violence and safety concerns, the emphasis upon dispute resolution is of less pertinence.…
What is the process for divorce in Australia?
Step 1: Decide if you wish to make a sole or a joint application for divorce
A sole application means you are applying solely for a divorce and you may have to incur the entire filing fee that is payable…
Tight timelines – the new pathway
Day 7 on the litigation highway, and what better time to talk about timelines within the new FCFCoA and the Central Practice Direction. It’s important to appreciate from the outset, that it is a rare matter that will endure…
Opening the Court Doors
We are on the countdown. Eight days to go until the Courts formally amalgamate and the obvious question is ‘how do you go about seeking the intervention of the new Court in a situation where you are in intractable dispute…
The 10 Commandments of the Amalgamated Court
Nine days to go until the amalgamation of the Courts and an opportune time to talk about the ten core principles which are now intended to underpin the exercise of the family law jurisdiction by the new Federal Circuit and…
The Final Countdown: Day 10 – One Court Not Two
There are 10 days to 1 September 2021 and the most significant shift in family law for decades.
Over the next 10 days, we will bring you the 10 things you need to know if you are presently involved in…
Tips for Parenting After Separation From a Family Lawyer (And Parent)
Separation is difficult for everyone, but particularly so when you have children. The steps you take immediately following a separation can have a critical impact on both your relationship with your children and your former partner moving forward. It can…