When can my child decide where they want to live?
A question frequently asked by parents during separation is when can my child decide where they wants to live? The Family Law Act defines a child to be a...
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Can a child be sentenced and tried as an adult?
The recent horrifying news story (Newcastle Herald) about a local father who was set upon by a gang of youths whilst trying to protect his daughter in Charlestown has...
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Paternity Disputes in the Family Court
While it is very rare that there is a dispute about who the mother of a child is, situations do commonly arise before the Family Court concerning the paternity...
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Can I change my child’s surname after separation?
The naming your child is a fundamental right that has been recognised by the United Nations. The Declaration of the Rights of the Child states that a: ‘child shall...
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Court Proceedings for Parenting Orders and the Need for Family Dispute Resolution
When a couple with children separates, they need to put in place an arrangement for their children’s ongoing care. Arrangements can be by a separation agreement or pursuant to...
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Will the Family Court Order that a child must be immunised?
Immunisation of a child is an issue relevant to Parental Responsibility under the Family Law Act and the Family Court therefore has the power to make Orders that a...
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The role of Family Reports in Family Law matters
When parents are before a Court seeking Orders regarding arrangements for their children the Judge will often Order a Family Report. Family Reports are written by Family Consultants who...
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