Sing with me………… “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” “All I want for Christmas is you” “Have yourself a merry little Christmas” The reality is, however, for many families, Christmas is anything but joyful. Rather, it can be a period of distress,...
The merger of the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court on 1 September 2021 has seen the implementation of new forms and processes, one of which is the “Genuine Steps Certificate”. This Certificate is required to be filed by both the Applicant and Respondent in...
Cases involving international relocation of children are difficult at the best of times. Throw in a ‘once in a hundred years’ global pandemic and you add another layer of complexity to the mix. So what impact, if any, does COVID-19 have on the Federal...
After separation, parents make arrangements for their children, generally by way of a handshake agreement. This is a great idea while the parents are 100% on the same page i.e. cooperative in every way about their children. But… inevitably, disagreements come...
Establishing when separation occurred can be hard to know, especially when you are living under the same roof. But it is important. For example: In order to apply for divorce, you must be able to prove to the Court that you have been separated from your spouse for at...
