Fiona Johnson Having any significant debt can be a stressful experience, but unfortunately some parents are discovering that having a Child Support debt can have an even greater impact on a person’s life then other debts. This is because of the various powers that Child Support have to enforce the payment of a debt. This article looks … Read more
Having any significant debt can be a stressful experience, but unfortunately some parents are discovering that having a Child Support debt can have an even greater impact on a person’s life then other debts. This is because of the various powers that exist to enforce the payment of a debt. You may be interested in … Read more
What can I do? Family violence and domestic violence is becoming an ever-increasing issue in Australia. Unfortunately for some individuals they are extremely fearful of their partner and the separation process. Below is a list of ideas and things to consider for anyone that is in a family violence situation or relationship. Please share this … Read more
On 31 March 2021 we recognise Transgender Day of Visibility, an international celebration of trans pride and awareness. In support of Transgender Day of Visibility, it is timely to look at the progress in the Family Court over the last several years regarding transgender children and their legal right to access medical treatment. For many years, transgender children and their families were required to apply to the Family … Read more
The idea of speaking to (and paying for) a family lawyer can be terrifying. For a lot of people, the only time they have ever hired a lawyer was to buy or sell a home. However, when it comes to Family Law, speaking to a lawyer at the right time can save you time, money, … Read more
Child Support is one of the most complicated and contentious issues for separated parents. Child Support can be very confusing to understand and can cause ongoing tension between separated parents, especially as Child Support is payable until a child turns 18 or finishes high school (whichever happens later). What is Child Support? Child Support is … Read more