As the school holidays approach, many parents may find themselves grappling with the question of how to divide time with their children. While this can be a challenging issue in any family, it can be particularly complicated for separated or divorced parents. In this article,...
By Tina Dawson, Partner, Fedorov Family Lawyers Over the years working as a family lawyer, I get calls from single mums or dads and it goes something like this “Hi Tina, I am looking for some advice about getting a custody order for my child. His...
In parenting proceedings, parties have a duty to disclose any information relevant to the care and welfare of the child/children and the parenting capacity of the parents. This can include the following: School reports Medical reports Expert reports Letters and drawings by child Photographs ...
Australian Family Law legislation is designed to make the process of Family Law disputes as quick and efficient as possible. Part of this process is a principle called the duty of disclosure. The duty of disclosure means that each party is responsible for producing relevant documentation...
When it comes to financial matters, the accuracy of an individual’s assets, liabilities, superannuation and income may only be apparent in documentation to which that individual only has access. This is why the duty of disclosure is exceptionally important in Family Law disputes and in...