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Does Family Dispute Resolution really work?
Alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) is a process that is inherently reliant on an equal power dynamic existing between the parties.[1] Brianna Batey evaluates ADR processes in the family law jurisdiction and their ability to effectively identify and manage power...
read moreWhy do women stay in abusive relationships? Battered woman syndrome
What is BWS? Battered woman syndrome (‘BWS’) is a well-known psychological condition that was first introduced in the 1970s to describe the altered mental state of victims of family violence. BWS ordinarily develops in women who have been victims of long-term...
read moreFamily Therapy
Rosa Silvestro is a child psychologist who specialises in acting as a Family Consultant in Family Court matters. She spoke to the Victorian Bar about the utility of obtaining family therapy in family law matters. Family therapy is frequently used where the family...
read moreCan my former partner stop me from relocating with my children?
Relocation cases often arise in family law proceedings, in which one parent proposes to relocate with the child or children of the relationship. The proposed relocation will fall under one of the following situations: the parent will either seek to relocate within...
read moreWhen should I introduce my new partner?
There are many common concerns associated with introducing your new partner to your children. It can be a difficult process deciding the right time and the right approach to take when doing so. In addition, new partners can affect the view of your former spouse, the...
read moreStress and Divorce
One of the most stressful life experiences is the process of going through a divorce or separation. The process and the emotions associated with it are all-consuming, making it a particularly stressful period in a person’s life. Marilyn Stowe, and English family law,...
read moreParental alienation in Australian family law
Is parental alienation a concern in parenting disputes in Australia?
read moreDangers of using your iPhone in Family Court proceedings
In the case of Coulter v Coulter (No 2) [2019] FCCA 1290 (15 May 2019), a Mother, concerned that the Father was tactically alienating at least one of their children from her and apprehensive of her own safety, secretly video and audio recorded the Father, without his...
read moreHow would you feel if the Family Court assumed that you and your ex made equal contributions to your property?
In September 2017, the Australian Law Reform Commission (‘ALRC’) received Terms of Reference from the Attorney-General to undertake a comprehensive review of the family law system. The review was the first since the commencement of the Family Law Act 1975 and the...
read moreDoes the Family Court always split superannuation 50/50?
Although superannuation usually cannot be accessed until retirement, it is important for separating couples to remember that superannuation is considered by the Family Law Act as property available for division between parties.[1] Unless there are specific reasons not...
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