by Rebecca Furner | Jun 15, 2020 | Family Law, Parenting Plans & Consent Orders, Rebecca Furner
A parenting order outlines orders made by the court in relation to the parenting arrangements for children. These orders can deal with a range of matters including allocating parental responsibility, living arrangements for the children, sharing time between parties,...
by Rebecca Furner | Jun 4, 2020 | Family Law, Rebecca Furner, Separation & Divorce
Family law proceedings can be confusing and confronting. They can also be very time-consuming and expensive. This is why it is important to understand the steps involved and the different options available including conciliation conferences and arbitration and why...
by Burke & Mead | Apr 5, 2020 | Family Law, Rebecca Furner
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced the law into an unprecedented realm. While the Family Law Courts are no exception to the pandemics reach, the Honorable Chief Justice William Alstergren has emphasised that the best interests of the child principle must not be...
by Burke & Mead | Mar 27, 2020 | Family Law, Rebecca Furner
The head of the Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit Court of Australia, the Hon Will Alstergren, yesterday released a statement to reaffirm the Courts purpose and ensure that Courts remain open to assist parties, and to provide parents with some general...
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...
