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Complete Guide to the Genuine Steps Certificate
In the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) there are new rules, new forms and new procedures. The pre-action procedures explain what steps a family law litigant must take before starting Court proceedings. You need to certify that you have made a genuine attempt to settle the matter….
Website of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
The website of the new Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) has gone live. Follow this link to the website. On the new FCFCOA website you will find new Forms, new Practice Directions and some useful videos such as the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEDxPQAsoS8 A new court structure –…
My Divorce Is Not Going Well
If your divorce is not going well, you need to take action now before it is too late. The consequences of a poor property settlement or unworkable parenting orders will have drastic and long term consequence for your life and that of your children. Can I change my divorce lawyer?…
Your Guide to the Family Law Case Management Pathway
With the merger on 1 September 2021 of the the Family Court of Australia (FCoA) and Federal Circuit Court of Australia (FCC) to create the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA), there are also new Family Law Rules and a new Family Law Central Practice Direction. These have…
Guide to the Central Practice Direction Family Law
Background The new Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has published its Family Law Case Management bible, the Central Practice Direction, which outlines the core principles applicable to family law proceedings and establishes a consistent national case management system. The merger of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and…
Best Tips for Success in Family Law Litigation
Going to court is a difficult experience for most people, especially for people dealing with the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship. Here we provide you with our top practical suggestions for success in family law litigation. 1. Litigation is not the end of negotiation. Some people think…
Quick Property Settlement for Asset Pools under $500,000
Updated: April 2021 – Case Study – successful settlement in PPP500 case. There is good news for parties to a family law property dispute where the net asset pool is under $500,000 with the launch of a new pilot pilot programme running in Brisbane, Parramatta, Adelaide and Melbourne registries…
How to Win Choice of School Dispute
If one parent has sole parental responsibility, then they may on their own proceed to enrol the child where they consider is best for them. But what of the common situation of parents who have shared parental responsibility but are unable to agree as to schooling, whether this be…