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How to emotionally prepare for family court day

At the outset, it should be said that in my practice I will do everything possible to avoid having my clients enter the Family Law Court system. After nearly 20 years in the jurisdiction, no client has ever left the...

When can our child decide which parent to live with | Beanstalk Mums

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When can a child decide which parent to live with?

Despite what popular culture and American soap dramas have told us, there is no such thing as “parental rights” in Australia. It is children who have a right to have a meaningful relationship with both parents and to have their...

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Independent Children’s Lawyers: Why to use them and how they work

FIRST … UNDERSTAND THE ADVERSARIAL PROCESS Australian Courts (including the Family and Federal Circuit Court) adopt what is called an adversarial process: two sides in dispute with each other present their positions before an impartial person who attempts to determine...

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Relocating my children away from their Dad

Separation or divorce should be a liberating feeling and a moment in your life where freedom awaits. Unfortunately, that is not the reality for many mums after separation, as growing evidence tells us that domestic and family violence and abuse...

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Everything you need to know about kid snatch and recovery orders

This article is designed to give you information about recovering your children from your ex-partner if they have taken the children without your permission. It is not legal advice. You should always get legal advice about your specific situation. All...