What’s the Difference Between Parenting Plans and Parenting Orders?
A parenting plan is an informal written parenting agreement that includes parenting and care arrangements for children but has not been formally approved by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCA). Parenting orders (or consent orders) are written parenting agreements that have been approved by the FCFCA.
But what are the pros and cons for both parenting plans and parenting orders.
Fact or Fiction – Top 5 Myths About Family Law Property Settlements
Most people know someone who has been affected by a family breakup. It is usually a very stressful and emotional time where people are anxious about the divorce, the property settlement and the emotional wellbeing and care arrangements for children. Unfortunately, this is reflected in a great quantity of inaccurate statements, often regarded as fact by those in the community.
Your Family Law Matter – Keep it Off Social Media
Do you have a grudge with your ex? Think twice before airing it on social media!
Family Law Reform – What You Need to Know
The Australian Parliament has recently passed significant changes to the Australian family law system aimed at ensuring that the best interests of children are at the centre of all parenting decisions.
These amendments aim to foster a more efficient, equitable, and responsive family law system by refining the legal framework surrounding parenting matters and facilitating improved information sharing.
How Mediation Can Help Resolve Your Family Law Matter
Mediation is a valuable and widely utilised method for resolving legal matters. This alternative form of dispute resolution is particularly valuable when it is desirable to maintain a relationship with the other party after the dispute, as is often the case in family law matters. Mediation offers a collaborative and less adversarial approach to addressing family law issues related to separation, divorce, parenting, property division, and more.
First Steps after Separation – Some Practical Considerations
The breakdown of a relationship, whether by choice or circumstance, can be complex and challenging. In Australia, the Family Law Act 1975 sets out the legal framework for divorce, the division of property and parenting arrangements after a relationship breaks down. An experienced family lawyer can provide valuable legal advice and guidance when it comes to navigating these laws.