Family Law Useful Links

What is an alternative dispute resolution? Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a legal process in which the parties to a dispute attempt to resolve their dispute outside of a formal court hearing, often with the assistance of an independent third…

What is "the Family Court Merger"? On 1 September 2021, the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia (which initially operated effectively as two separate Courts) merged to become the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. With the…

What is the escaping violence payment?  Under the two-year Escaping Violence Payment trial, the Federal Government will provide women leaving violent relationships a one-off payment of up to $5,000 to assist women and children safely leave violent households and establish…

In NSW, child protection laws allow the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) to become involved with families to protect children and young people from harm. A child’s surroundings, environment and family directly impact the way a child is able…

If you are involved in care proceedings in the Children’s Court of New South Wales you may be asked by the Court to attend a Dispute Resolution Conference (“DRC”). If you have been ordered to attend a DRC in the…

In this information sheet, we answer frequently asked questions about Alternative Dispute Resolution. What kinds there are and how they can help to resolve family law parenting and property disputes. If you want to engage in Alternative Dispute Resolution, or…

If you have a child or young person involved in Children’s Court proceedings, you should seek legal advice. If you are a carer or close family member of a child subject to Children’s Court proceedings it may also be advisable…

An Independent Children’s Lawyer (ICL) is a court appointed legal representative for a child in a family law matter, before the Federal Circuit Court or Family Court. An ICL will represent your child or children throughout the legal proceedings. If…

Parental responsibility refers to how decisions are made for children. Generally parental responsibility is in relation to long-term decisions more so than day-to-day decisions. Long-term decisions primarily relate to where the children live, what health care they receive, what schools…

If you would like to know more about domestic violence or are needing family law advice, you can click here to book an online appointment with one of our family law solicitors or contact our office on (02) 4050 0330.

Often in a parenting matter before the Federal Circuit Court or Family Court, the Court will make an Order (either at the request of one party, by consent with all parties, or by their own accord) for the preparation of…

In this information sheet, we explain what a family law property settlement is, how negotiation and mediation are used in a settlement and what happens afterward.

In this information sheet, we explain what parenting orders are, what types exist and the process used to determine how they’re made. If you would like to know more about parenting orders or are needing some advice, you can click…

In this information sheet we explain the process of mediation for family law matters including who attends, what happens at a mediation and who may be exempt from participating. Mediation isn’t for everyone, but for a lot of people, it…