by Julie Hodge | Mar 7, 2019 | General News
In another surprising development in the ever-changing landscape of Australian family law, Judges in the Federal Circuit Court of Australia can now act in certain cases, as mediators. “Judicial Mediations” as they are called, are an entirely new service...
by precedence | Feb 13, 2019 | General News
If you have recently gone through a separation, you might be dreading the upcoming annual “celebration of love” Valentine’s Day. If you are anything like me and you are reading this article, your mind is probably already turning to the scene from Bridget Jones’s Diary...
by precedence | Feb 5, 2019 | General News
After parents have separated, it is not uncommon for many issues in relation to their children to come into dispute. These issues may have previously been agreed upon prior to separation. One issue that we see often in family law is the choice of school which your...
by precedence | Nov 29, 2018 | General News
Child abduction has recently been in the spotlight after the Australian Federal Police made a number of arrests in relation to the involvement by individuals in a child stealing ring that has been operating in Australia. The individuals involved have been charged with...
by precedence | Sep 25, 2018 | General News
The Family Law Act facilitates what is known as compulsory family dispute resolution. This requires parents to attempt to mediate their parenting dispute with a family dispute resolution practitioner (“FDRP”), prior to commencing proceedings in court. If...
