When making a Costs Order in family law matters, a Judge of either the Federal Circuit Court of Family Court of Australia, hearing the Costs Application will exercise his or her discretion. As with other jurisdictions, Costs Orders do not automatically follow an...
The Federal Circuit Court has recently considered the application of the mother of a young child in Year 6, to change her school in order to protect her from bullying. This application was made despite the child having attended that school since Kindergarten. The...
A decision of the Family Court in Darwin V Gryner is an illustration that the affection and care the child feels for a step parent carries greater weight than merely the biological link to a mother. The facts of this case revolved around a young boy who lived with his...
In a lot of the parenting/children cases that come to our office, the first question is often, “How do we get to court?”. Going to Court straight away has some benefits in some cases, but usually you will have to follow a few key steps. Under the Family...
If you are in the Family Court System, you will likely be frustrated with the delays. It can be as long as 2 years from the date of the Application before your matter is heard at a Hearing where a Judge will make a final decision. Then it may take months to get the...
When Family law clients who have recently separated from their partner or spouse first arrive at our offices, they usually have a percentage figure in mind, but a formal offer is one of the last steps in a property settlement. Actually, there are 5 steps to splitting...
Family law is a complex beast and it is no wonder why it is very difficult to wade through without a family lawyer. However, there are a couple of legal questions/problems that everyone in a family, separated or not, has wanted to know the answer to. Here are the...
Is your ex partner refusing to give back what’s yours? You have legal rights and we can help. If you’ve been through a breakup and are having trouble getting your stuff back, be it a car, jewellery, furniture or a pet, here are some practical steps you can...
Brazel Moore Family Lawyers is happy to welcome Accredited Specialist Family Lawyer, Kate Walker. With a passion for helping people, Kate is able to provide practical, down to earth advice with care and compassion. As a qualified Mediator and Accredited Family Law...
Separated couples often can agree on how the house, cars, and joint accounts will be split between them, but often settlement comes unstuck right at the end over sentimental items, such as photos, dogs, or in one of our recent matters a toilet brush. Family Law has...
