by Burke & Mead | Sep 4, 2019 | Family Law, Parenting Plans & Consent Orders, Rebecca Furner, Sally Mackay, Stuart Robertson
Family disputes can be long and convoluted process. Settling on final court orders is often costly and at serious emotional and financial cost. When one party doesn’t follow those orders, it can be incredibly distressing and disheartening. If you believe your ex isn’t...
by Burke & Mead | Aug 29, 2019 | Family Law, Sally Mackay, SEO, Separation & Divorce
Pets are, for many, another member of the family. It is then understandable that when a couple separates, the arrangements for the pets can be a big issue. However, in Australia, there are no “child custody laws” applicable to pets after a separation. Pets and...
by Burke & Mead | Aug 23, 2019 | Family Law, Rebecca Furner
Australian family law recognises children have a right to enjoy a meaningful relationship with both their parents and to be protected from harm. Of the two considerations a court is required to give greater weight to the consideration of the need to protect the...
by Rebecca Furner | Aug 14, 2019 | Family Law, Parenting Plans & Consent Orders, Rebecca Furner, Separation & Divorce, Top Posts - Family Law
In preventing your child from leaving Australia, you can apply for a court order that restricts overseas travel. On application this can take the form of the court physically holding the child’s passport until consent by the parents or court is provided. Once this...
by Rebecca Furner | Aug 9, 2019 | Family Law, Parenting Plans & Consent Orders, Rebecca Furner, Separation & Divorce, Top Posts - Family Law
Having the opportunity to take your children overseas is a great experience. It allows the children and yourself the chance to experience new cultures and grow the family’s relationship. As a single parent or blended family there are some important information you...
by Lucy Urach | Sep 18, 2018 | Family Law, Top Posts - Family Law
If allegations of drug use are made against a parent in family proceedings, it’s possible that the court may order that the parent is drug-tested. There are a few different tests that may be ordered by the court. The most common test is urinalysis: the quickest and...
