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What About Rover? Pets in Family Law Settlements show synopsisAt law, Fido and Fluffy are treated as “property” and have the same status as a piece of furniture! Social Security Appeals Tribunal: An Opportunity for Review show synopsisParents can now apply to the Social Security Appeals Tribunal if they are not happy with a decision of the Child Support Agency. Child Support Reforms – Stage III Update show synopsisOn 1 July 2008, a new formula for determining child support will come into effect. Latest Developments in Spousal Maintenance show synopsisUpon marriage, legal obligations are created to financially support a spouse and that obligation does not necessarily cease upon separation. Family Law Amendment (Shared Parental Responsibility) Act 2006 show synopsisOn 1 July 2006, the Family Law Amendment (Shared Parental Responsibility) Act 2006, came into operation across Australia. Find out what it is all about. Edition 8: View edition What About Rover? Pets in Family Law Settlements show synopsisAt law, Fido and Fluffy are treated as “property” and have the same status as a piece of furniture! Social Security Appeals Tribunal: An Opportunity for Review show synopsisParents can now apply to the Social Security Appeals Tribunal if they are not happy with a decision of the Child Support Agency. Child Support Reforms – Stage III Update show synopsisOn 1 July 2008, a new formula for determining child support will come into effect. Latest Developments in Spousal Maintenance show synopsisUpon marriage, legal obligations are created to financially support a spouse and that obligation does not necessarily cease upon separation. Edition 7: View edition Family Law Amendment (Shared Parental Responsibility) Act 2006 show synopsisOn 1 July 2006, the Family Law Amendment (Shared Parental Responsibility) Act 2006, came into operation across Australia. Find out what it is all about. Child Support and Time Spent with the Paying Parent show synopsisThere are many views about child support, almost as many as there are people who express them … most are incorrect, but have unfortunately become folklore! Expert Evidence in Family Court show synopsisThe law now requires that in determining issues that involve expert evidence, the parties must jointly retain a single expert. The BAF Act: Creating a More Level Playing Field show synopsisThe Family Court now has the jurisdiction to deal with concurrent bankruptcy and family law matters. Edition 6: View edition Family Court Reconsiders Treatment of Super show synopsisA recent case means superannuation can now be treated as a “different species” to tangible property. Family Relationship Centres Opening Soon show synopsisAs part of Government reforms to the way family relationships are approached, new Family Relationship Centres are being introduced across Australia. First Stage Changes to Child Support in July show synopsisIn the next two years, the Federal Government will implement changes to child support. This will be done in three stages. The first stage starts in July 2006. Update: Children’s Cases Program show synopsisA new practice direction, which took effect on 1 January 2006, has been introduced nationally in all Family Court Registries with the exception of Victoria. Edition 5: View edition Court Registries to Merge show synopsisIn a mammoth project, due for completion in 2007, the Family Court and the Federal Magistrates Court are merging their registries. Orders Affecting Third Parties in Family Law show synopsisLegislation has been enacted to join third parties - parties other than parties to the marriage - to family law property proceedings. Super Splitting … Three Years Later show synopsisIn order to understand how the courts have been deciding these matters it is now fitting to review a selection of family law property settlement cases. Family Law Courts Launch 1300 Number show synopsisThe courts have recently introduced a nationwide 1300 phone number (1300 352 000) to assist people seeking advice with divorce or family law procedures. Edition 4: View edition Resolution through Pre-Action Procedures show synopsisPre-action procedures can help clarify the issues in dispute and focus efforts on them rather than peripheral issues. Big Changes Looming in Child Support Law show synopsisA recent Federal Government taskforce report on child support has described the existing Child Support Scheme as "fundamentally flawed". Shared Parenting Changes show synopsisAttorney General Phillip Ruddock, has announced proposed changes to the law that "reflect the fact parenting continues, even after a relationship ends." Bankruptcy and Family Law Cases show synopsisThe Bankruptcy and Family Law Legislation Amendment Bill 2005 recognises the non-financial contribution made by spouses to a relationship. Edition 3: View edition Ensuring Property Settlements are Final show synopsisTo obtain the full benefits and protection of the law it is crucial that formal arrangements are made to finalise property settlements. Shared Care - The way of the Future? show synopsisWhen parties separate, determining whom children will live with is one of the most difficult challenges for the court. Re-Marriage May Affect an Order for Spouse Maintenance show synopsisCourts do consider – with caution – the prospect of a 'requesting’ spouse re-marrying when making the decision as to whether they should receive maintenance. 18-Months for Breaching Orders show synopsisFamily Court upholds an 18-month sentence to a husband who failed to return proceeds of the sale of the family home. Edition 2: View edition Payback Time! Allocating Gifts and Loans After Separation show synopsisIt is not uncommon for parties to a marriage to receive gifts and/or loans from family members, but what happens after separation? Case Guardians – A Helping Hand in Court show synopsisDisabled adults and children involved in family law proceedings can have a guardian appointed to represent their best interests. ‘Out of Time’ Property Settlements show synopsisTime restrictions do apply for lodging an application for a property settlement … but under the right circumstances, it is never too late! Single Expert Witnesses show synopsisThe new Family Law Rules 2004 make it possible for both parties to use a single expert witness to address, for example, issues of valuation. Edition 1: September 2004 View edition I’ve Just Separated! What Next? show synopsisDespite the emotional upheaval, sorting out legal entitlements from urban myths is one of the first things that needs to be addressed after a couple separates. What Does ‘Divorce’ Actually Mean? show synopsisThere is a common misconception that divorce and property settlement are one and the same. In fact, they are two distinct matters that are finalised separately. Property Division: Different for Married and Unmarried Couples show synopsisA Marriage Certificate may well just be ‘a piece of paper’, but when a relationship breaks down whether or not you have this document will determine which laws will apply to dividing property. Moving Away with Children show synopsisSome of the most difficult parenting cases arise when parents wish to change residence, especially interstate or, even more significantly, to another country or a place far removed in Australia. |
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