by Burke & Mead | Aug 14, 2019 | Family Law, Parenting Plans & Consent Orders, 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 Burke & Mead | Aug 9, 2019 | Family Law, Parenting Plans & Consent Orders, 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 Burke & Mead | Oct 4, 2018 | Top Posts - Family Law
Following the breakdown of a marriage or de-facto relationship it may be necessary for parties to determine how they divide assets and liabilities. This can be achieved in a number of different ways. Parties may agree on the division of the property pool and do so...
by Burke & Mead | 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...
by Burke & Mead | Aug 21, 2018 | Family Law, Top Posts - Family Law
While you might consider that you have plenty of reasons for venting your frustration about your Court proceedings, posting on social media might not be the best idea. In fact, it could be seriously detrimental to your case if the comments you make are admitted as...
by Burke & Mead | Aug 13, 2018 | Family Law, Separation & Divorce, Top Posts - Family Law
The NSW Bar Association has offered a suggestion as to the way forward for family law in Australia, amidst the pending review of the family system. The suggestion? A specialised “Family Court of Australia 2.0”. The Family Court 2.0 would see the Federal Circuit Court...
