Drug and Alcohol Use and Parenting Arrangements: What Parents Need to Know
Concerns about drug or alcohol use can have a significant impact on parenting arrangements and family law proceedings, particularly where there are questions about a child’s safety or wellbeing.
The Court’s primary focus is always the best interests of the child, meaning allegations of substance use may require an assessment of any risks to parenting capacity and the child’s care. In some cases, testing or safeguards may be considered to support appropriate arrangements.
Importantly, there is no one-size-fits-all approach - every matter depends on the specific circumstances and whether substance use affects a parent’s ability to safely care for their child.
If you need guidance navigating parenting matters involving drug or alcohol concerns, contact the team at Pippa Colman Family Law & Associates.
Separation Under One Roof: What You Need to Know
With housing affordability pressures continuing to rise, more separated couples are choosing to remain living together after their relationship ends. Family lawyer Nicole Turnbull explains what separation under one roof means, the challenges it can create, and what to consider when navigating parenting, financial and legal arrangements.
Why Everyone Is Unhappy About Child Support in Australia
An overview of Australia’s child support system and why it continues to leave both paying and receiving parents frustrated. From unpaid child support debt and rising living costs to concerns around fairness, transparency and enforcement, this article explores the ongoing challenges families face navigating child support after separation.
Supporting families navigating the post separation FIFO landscape
Supporting families through the complexities of separation in FIFO and DIDO industries, this article explores parenting arrangements, property considerations and practical legal guidance tailored to the unique demands of FIFO work.
How to decide where the children will go to school - tips for separated parents
Issues around schooling and enrolment are common amongst separated parents and often incite disagreement. In situations like this, schools are often directly involved in such disputes, particularly where separated parents do not communicate with each other. This course of action should be avoided, and schools should not be responsible for managing and intervening in disputes. The issue of where a child is to attend school is to be decided by the parents.