Jurisdiction of de facto property and maintenance matters was transferred from the States and Territories (except Western Australia) to the Commonwealth.
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The unique feature of collaborative law is that the parties and their lawyers contract not to go to Court and the lawyers involved work actively to assist the separating couple to reach an agreement
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Reduction in Legal costs. Lawyers and clients work towards a ''win-win'' situation. Negotiations take place in a private arena away from the public arena of the Court system.
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The goal of Collaborative Law Practice is to resolve all issues relating to a dispute in a non-adversarial manner without going to Court.
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Collaborative Practice is a fairly new process in Australia which helps couples with family law problems to find solutions out of court. It is usually quicker than going through the courts and is often more cost effective too...
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Mediation is encouraged and mandated by the Australian Family Law Legislation for all matters that relate to children, property and maintenance. In some circumstances, such as urgency , family violence and impracticality, mediation is not suitable.
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In June 2012 changes to the Family Law Act 1975 took effect. The changes provide better protection in family law cases where there is family violence and abuse. Television Education Network Pty Ltd - Audio Presentation 12 May 2011
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The i-dont Divorce Checklist can help you consider the various issues you may need to deal with.
From Legal, Financial, Counselling and many other considerations.
To download the pdf, click the link...
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An intervention order (formerly referred to as a restraining order) is a court order to prohibit a person (the defendant) from committing an act of abuse on a protected person
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It is believed that most minor conflicts can be sorted out by mature adults, who are willing to consider the other person's needs and interests.
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Conflict can occur when opposing points of view come head to head. Although conflict is a normal part of our relationships and is perfectly healthy if handled well, it sometimes...
How to effectively manage conflict in your life. Written by Mensline Australia this article is relevant to both men and woman in dealing with trying times.
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Traditionally Australian Family Law Courts have been very reluctant to become involved with pet ownership disputes upon the breakdown of a relationship. The court takes the view that pets are property of the marriage.
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If there is a child involved in a divorce, many judges will keep the pet with the child, lawyers said.
But what do you do when the pet is the child?
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Most parents are very concerned about the effect of family separation on their children. Often parents feel guilty about placing their children in such a situation.
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Collaborative Law is a client centred approach to resolving family law issues...
Litigation - only a small percentage (less than 7%) ofall applications filed in the court...
Mediation is a process in which the participants, assisted by the mediator...
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Under the Family Law Act 1975 parties must attempt to resolve disputes about chjildren via Family Dispute Resolution before applying to the Courts for a parenting order, an order about the living arrangements for children.
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For the first time the definition of "family member" has been extended to include same sex couples, and also importantly provides further protection to children
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If you are involved in a disputed parenting matter, it is not uncommon for you and your ex partner to be directed by the Court to attend upon a Family Consultant.
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How best to apologise when you are in the wrong.
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