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The Best Interests of the Child – Section 60CC Under the current legislation, section 60CC of the Family Law Act provides that the two primary considerations for the best interests of the child are the benefit to the child of having a meaningful relationship with both parents, and the need

Non-reportable family therapy In other circumstances, a Court may order that the parties and/or children participate in non-reportable therapy. This means that counselling is completely confidential, allowing the family to attend without fear that any information disclosed will be disclosed during their family law proceedings. Advantages of non-reportable family therapy

What is Child Inclusive Mediation? Child Inclusive Mediation provides children with the opportunity to speak safely and meaningfully about their experience through play and discussion with a qualified child consultant. The child is not directly involved in the mediation, allowing children to be involved in their parent’s negotiation process while

Limited Child Support AgreementA limited child support agreement is a formal agreement between parents or carers about child support that does not require independent legal advice. This agreement can include cash payments, or payment of non-cash items including school fees and health insurance. Limited child support agreements must already have

Parenting Coordination or Therapy? While parenting coordination may sound similar to counselling or therapy, Parenting Coordination is rather an ongoing educational process involving significant attitudinal behavioural change by the involved parties. It focusses on reducing a child’s exposure to conflict through assisting parents’ transition to a relationship of effective co-parenting,

Upon commencing an application in the Critical Incident List, the National Assessment Team will consider the application. If the above criteria are met, the National Assessment Team will allocate a first listing date and time for the application before the Judge in charge of the Critical Incident List in Division

Before any application can be filed in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, parties are required to make a genuine effort to settle their dispute through at least one method of Dispute Resolution. Many matters are capable of resolution at this early stage in what is described as

Opening of New Office Specialist Family Lawyers in North Sydney We have recently opened our North Sydney Office in the heart of Sydney’s north shore. You can find us at Level 32, 101 Miller Street North Sydney. Our office is easily accessible by bus or train to North Sydney station or

Child Inclusive Practice involves giving voice the child in family law proceedings in which they are involved, providing them opportunity to present their wishes and best interests. The process involves a child independently speaking with a trained Child Consultant, who provides a safe and supportive environment for a child to