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Category: Children and Parenting
A guide to Child Impact Reports and Family Reports
If you’re in the middle of, or about to enter into parenting proceedings in the Family Court, you’ve likely come across the terms “Child Impact Report” and “Family Report”. We break down precisely what each of these reports are, when/why you might use them and also a few quick tips on preparing for an assessment with a report writer.
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Independent Children’s Lawyers in family law proceedings
Although most parents will be able to resolve their parenting matters out of Court, there are just some instances where this is not possible. If you find yourself navigating your way through family law parenting proceedings, you may come across the term Independent Children’s Lawyer. Learn more in this article.
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Parenting Plan or Consent Order – what’s best for me?
In this article, we will look at the various ways to formalise a parenting agreement and what will work best for you.
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6 Steps to manage negotiating parenting arrangements with your ex
Going through a separation or divorce can be a difficult process. In this article, we provide you with some tips and practical advice on how to navigate the process of parenting arrangements as smoothly and effectively as possible.
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Can my children decide where to live?
It is a common misconception in parenting disputes that once children reach a certain age, they can decide which parent they want to live with and how much time they want to spend with the other parent. This is not the case.
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Child relocation in family law
If you wonder whether or not you or your former partner are able to relocate with the children, this article will assist you to understand your obligations and options.
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Duty of disclosure in family law
As separating couples navigate the family law system, they might hear the term “disclosure” referred to frequently by their lawyer or the Court. In this blog, we look at your duty of disclosure in family law.
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The advantages of an amicable separation from your partner
When separating from your partner, there are many things you will be turning your mind to; like parenting arrangements if there are children, property settlement and spousal maintenance. Even if you agree on arrangements, it's still worthwhile formalising that agreement.
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Donor Agreements – is the sperm donor a legal parent?
In this blog, we will look at Donor Agreements, parentage and the result of a case involving a sperm donation.
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Co-parenting apps for separated parents
In this blog, we will look at the common features of co-parenting apps and some of the popular apps being used by separated parents.
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