Legal Divorce in Australia
Jurisdiction According to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (“FLA”) to commence divorce proceedings, you must be an Australian citizen, domiciled in Australia or resident in Australia for the last 12 months. As these are not cumulative, only one requirement must be met. “Domicile” refers to the country of permanent residence to which a person […]
Family Violence and AVOs/ADVOs
The Family Court takes family violence very seriously and has a very broad definition. The population in general has become increasingly aware of the problem of violence in families and its impact on communities. We have helped many women in refuges who are trying to protect themselves and their children while going through the Family […]
Who is a Parent in Legal Terms?
With the increasingly diverse makeup of blended families, surrogate mothers, sperm donors, gay and lesbian couples, the Family Court has had to determine the rights of parents when those relationships break down. Is the biological father of the child of a lesbian couple, the legal father? Does he have any right to have a role […]
Gender Dysphoria and the Family Court
Family Court and evolution of societal and medical changes The Family Court has had to evolve over time with the changes in societal attitudes such as legislation for de facto relationships and with advances in medical science and treatments. This is where decisions about Gender Dysphoria reflect very much how the Family Court grapples with […]