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Family Court Mediation Process Explained
When a relationship that involves children breaks down, it is vital for the needs of the children to receive significant consideration. For this reason, couples who are separated and in the process...
What are the Differences Between Mediation vs Arbitration and Which Should I Use?
Mediation and arbitration are both dispute resolution processes that serve as an alternative to litigation. Mediation is often the first attempt to resolve differences before more formal processes...
How Inheritance is Affected When Undergoing a Property Settlement?
The desire to keep most (if not all) of an inheritance is not unusual. You may feel that your ex-spouse does not deserve to benefit from the money your family members earned. However, the issue of...
What is a Directions Hearing and How Do I Prepare?
Dealing with various aspects of the court system can be confusing and even intimidating. You can help your own cause by familiarising yourself with the proceedings such as directions hearing. ...
My Readiness Hearing: What it is and How Do I Prepare?
What is a Readiness Hearing, and What is Its Purpose? In Australia, a readiness hearing is a procedural hearing for both parties in a dispute to ensure their cases are ready for trial. Typically,...
Pet Custody: Who Gets the Pets After a Separation or Divorce?
Dogs, cats, and other domestic pets are considered to be beloved family members by many Australians. As such, strong emotional attachments exist between the owner and the pet. These attachments...
Is Mediation Legally Binding in Australia?
Often, people involved in a legal dispute believe their first (and possibly only) way to settle the issue is by going to court. However, another avenue of dispute resolution is to agree to undertake...
Evaluating Contributions and Ensuring Equity: The Court’s Role in Property Distribution Amidst Family Violence – Kafer & Kafer [2019] FCCA 2255 (19 August 2019)
Case Summary In the context of matrimonial property disputes, as exemplified in Kafer & Kafer [2019] FCCA 2255, the court's primary objective is to ensure an equitable division of assets, which...
In the Face of Biological Parent Opposition, How Does the Court Determine a Child’s Best Interests in Adoption Proceedings? – Thomson & Barnes [2022] FedCFamC1F 504 (15 July 2022)
Case Summary In matters of adoption, particularly within the context of step-parent adoptions, the paramount consideration is the child's best interests, which includes emotional and psychological...
Top 6 Things You Should Know Before Your Divorce
For those contemplating divorce, we here at My Legal Crunch Lawyers have 6 top things you should know before you complete your divorce. This information may help you avoid the pitfalls of the...