Parenting Matters

In the High Court case of Masson v Parsons in 2019 the court considered the meaning of the term “parent” and whether the sperm donor could be termed “parent” within the ordinary meaning.  Does [...]

The case of Bondelmonte & Belmonte [2016] FamCAFC 48 demonstrates a number of principles.  The outcome of the case is not the issue in this discussion, but rather the principles enunciated by [...]

Withers & Russell [2016] FamCA793 was a case that centred on sole parental responsibility and the issues relevant to application for a passport and travel documents in these circumstances. [...]

Once a child support assessment is made under the provisions of the Child Support Assessment Act 1989 the responsibility for collection of the payments becomes a matter for the Commonwealth [...]

Who is your expert? The case of Lane & Nichols [2106] FamCAFC234 highlights the issue of the expert to be used in proceedings and the ensuing problems. In this case the mother made serious [...]

Think on the following issues when you go to court seeking parenting orders: Be calm The judicial officer hearing your case for parenting orders will look at what you have to offer as a parent. [...]

Your children should be given the best protection in life. They will not thrive in an atmosphere of hostility within a household. Arguments in the presence of the children or within earshot are [...]

Grandparents do not just act as unpaid volunteers to look grandchildren. It may be in the best interests of a child that significant or substantial time is spent with you as a grandparent not [...]

Where will my child live?  With whom will my child spent time? The primary consideration for a court in parenting cases is to determine what will be in the best interests of your child.  The [...]

How many times have we heard our clients insist on this prerequisite as their absolute right and entitlement?  Sadly it is no longer the fundamental lynchpin for the future parenting regime that [...]