Law Matters Podcast: New Family Law Reforms – Best Interests of the Child with Colin Forrest SC
Going through a relationship breakdown is difficult for anyone. When you add children to the
23/04/2024
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2024 Family Law Reforms in Australia
2024 Family Law Reforms in Australia What is the Family Law Amendment Bill 2023? On
18/04/2024
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Law Matters Podcast: Family Law and Tough Conversations with Rob Dilley and Maryann Paterson
There’s a lot of pressure for the holiday season to be perfect. But for those
05/01/2023
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A relationship breakdown is tough, especially when there are children involved | Video
A relationship breakdown is tough, and when there are children involved it often adds
08/12/2022
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There is a lot at stake when it comes to family law matters | Video
Whether your family law matter is highly complex or more straightforward, we can help.
13/04/2022
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How are urgent family law matters dealt with during COVID-19?
Family law courts have a dedicated court list to triage urgent COVID-19 related family law
10/09/2021
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Tips for co-parenting during COVID-19
COVID-19 lockdowns are stressful for many of us and can be especially so for people
10/09/2021
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Double whammy for Hunter families using the family law court
A local family lawyer says Hunter people needing to access the family law court are
24/08/2021
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How will your family law matter be dealt with during the COVID-19 crisis?
Going through a family law matter is one of the most stressful times of your
13/08/2021
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Merger of the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court likely to bring more delays to family law hearings
The proposed merger of the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of
24/02/2021
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My ex and I have agreed on parenting arrangements…what happens next?
Firstly, well done! It can often be a difficult and drawn out process to agree
08/10/2020
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Parenting Matters FAQs
Here at Catherine Henry Lawyers, our experienced family law team are often asked a variety
05/10/2020
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A Guide to Family Law Mediation
Mediation is a great method of resolving a dispute in both parenting and property matters
03/01/2020
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Thinking of international travel and have parenting orders? What happens to the kids?
International travel with children is an exciting experience for your family. However, before taking the
12/12/2019
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Parenting arrangements after separation
In October 2019 the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) released a report with statistics
05/11/2019
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Supportive parenting through separation
Navigating parenthood amid separation can be a challenging journey, impacting both you and your children.
17/09/2019
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The child’s best interests are of paramount consideration
If you are involved in, or you know someone involved in, a parenting dispute before
04/06/2019
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High Court of Australia to hear case on the rights of a sperm donor as a legal parent to a child
The High Court of Australia will begin hearing a case on Tuesday 16 April 2019
13/04/2019
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Can I stop a subpoena for my child’s psychology records?
It’s common during court proceedings for parenting arrangements that a child and/or parents’ health, psychology,
07/04/2019
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Managing a child’s My Health Record in a blended family
Prior to 31 January 2019, Australians had the opportunity to decide if they wanted a
22/02/2019
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Can a step-parent still spend time with their step-children after a relationship breakdown?
Section 4 of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) defines a step-parent as a person
20/02/2019
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Can I stop my ex taking our children overseas?
We were recently contacted by a person seeking advice because he was concerned that his
23/02/2018
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If in doubt about child support, get a paternity test!
The Court has the power to order that the payee (person receiving child support) repay
17/02/2018
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The wishes of children & relocation
Sometimes after separation one party wants to relocate with the children. How should you go
09/06/2017
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Representing a child’s best interests – what is an ICL?
What does ICL stand for? Independent Children’s Lawyer. Who are they? An ICL is a
13/09/2016
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What happens if I don’t follow a Family Court Order?
A contravention is where you intentionally fail to comply with a Court Order or make
16/08/2016
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8 things you probably didn’t know about Family Law
8 things you probably didn’t know about Family Law 1. Property and spousal maintenance applications
23/06/2016
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True or false – urban myths and legends in family law debunked
Do you know one of the most frustrating things about being a family lawyer? The
15/06/2016
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Faulkner abduction story: Children relocated overseas without consent
The recent imprisonment of Ms Faulkner and the 60 minutes news team for assisting in
26/04/2016
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The confidentiality of documents in the family law process
The Family Law Rules require each party to exchange disclosure in matters before the Family Court
29/03/2016
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Family Law Terms explained
Lawyers like to use big fancy words. At Catherine Henry Lawyers we recognise that family
23/03/2016
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What happens with my child when I die?
When parents have separated we are often asked by one parent… “what happens with my
18/03/2016
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International travel with children post-separation
Family breakdowns are a stressful business. You’re likely to feel physically and emotionally exhausted and
27/08/2015
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A shift for shift workers: parenting arrangements post separation
Parenting arrangements for shift workers. Not your average 9-5? Making arrangements for children to spend
15/06/2015
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