Christmas, Blended Families & Property
Christmas, Blended Families & Property HIS HERS OURS… What about the CHILDREN? CHRISTMAS & BLENDED FAMILIES & PROPERTY Which child gets what? You may have seen the headlines “Fury as man buys first-class seats for his kids but not for his fiancé’s children”. Whether apocryphal or true, the headline encapsulates the potentially conflicting issues […]
Christmas Conflict and Coercive Control
Christmas Conflict and Coercive Control Stress at Christmas After the lockdowns and difficulties of the last 2 years, people are really looking forward to having a Christmas where they can finally catch up with family and friends. Unfortunately, the pressure of wanting to make everything perfect can lead to conflict and emotional stress. This can […]
Can I use privately recorded messages in the Family Courts?
Can I use privately recorded messages in the Family Courts? The Surveillance Devices Act 2007(NSW) Under this Act it is illegal to record a private conversation without consent. However, in Family Law Proceedings the Court may exercise its discretion to allow recordings into evidence in particular circumstances. This may be to provide evidence of stalking […]
Tax Implications of Family Law Property Settlements
Tax Implications of Family Law Property Settlements Property Taxes in General Your Primary Residence When you sell your family home, you do not have to pay capital gains tax unless the land is more than 2 hectares. You can claim your main residence exemption from capital gains tax and up to 2 hectares of the […]
Can Children Get Child Support when they turn 18?
Can Children Get Child Support when they turn 18? The HSC is over. No more paying for excursions and uniforms. It is an exciting time for you and your 18-year old child. Officially, your child is now an adult. The Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia make Orders for children until they turn […]
Christmas Holidays: Celebrations, Travel and Parenting
Christmas Holidays: Celebrations, Travel and Parenting So many children are looking forward to Christmas this year without masks and lockdowns. Even though there will be queues at airports and congested traffic, people just want the chance to relax and really celebrate after the restrictions that Covid-19 had caused. Parenting Orders Covid-19 put a lot of […]
Stop Detain Search: When is a Search Legal?
Stop Detain Search: When is a Search Legal? Police Powers The Police have a difficult job. We all know the stressful situations Police can be thrown into whether incidents of domestic violence or arriving at the scene of horrific car accidents. We all look to the Police to protect us and we want them to […]
Christmas, Pets, Parenting & Property
As Christmas approaches we are often reminded to think very carefully about buying a dog or cat as a Christmas present: pets have feelings and will be part of the family for years. However, when we look at Family Law proceedings and property settlements, we learn that our family pet is property. This can be […]
Grandparents and Australian Family Law
GRANDPARENTS’ ROLE In many families, grandparents play a vital role as carer one day a week, as stress relief when a mother is having trouble managing a two-year old and a new born baby. Sadly, there are also families that have drifted apart or where children have deliberately severed all ties with their parents. If […]
Children and Parental Alienation
WHAT’S THE USE OF MY PARENTING ORDERS? Most parents who separate are able to work out flexible arrangements for their children. However, in situations where there is conflict and the parents cannot agree, the Court will formalise parenting orders that are binding and enforceable. Parenting Orders take into account who the children will live with; […]