The family law courts have acknowledged the tension between a separated parent having the freedom to live where they want and parents living so far apart from each other that ...
The family law courts have acknowledged the tension between a separated parent having the freedom to live where they want and parents living so far apart from each other that their children cannot have a meaningful relationship with each of them.
When family lawyers refer to ‘unilateral relocation’, we mean situations where a parent has moved their children’s residence a great distance without the other parent’s consent.
In this video, CGW family law partner Justine Woods explains how property settlements can be finalised during the pandemic, but they are happening slightly differently, in slightly different timing and informed by considerations that we’ve never had to really turn our minds to before.
In this video, CGW senior associate Craig Turvey talks us through the discrete property list The Federal Circuit Court has rolled out for all financial matters which do not involve any parenting issues or child support matters.
In this video, CGW family law partner Justine Woods talks us through binding financial agreements in a pandemic and why it might be best have a post marriage agreement.
In the May 2020 decision of Kardos & Harmon, the Family Court was asked to decide whether the mother’s refusal, due to COVID-19 related concerns, to allow her child to travel by plane from Adelaide to Queensland to spend time with his father pursuant to final parenting orders, was a
Separating from a de facto partner or spouse is an incredibly stressful event. It can happen suddenly, for example, when an affair is discovered, or it can be a slow winding-down of what started as a blissful and loving union. In either case, emotions run high and people are often
Need to swear or affirm court documents during the pandemic? Watch as family law senior associate Craig Turvey explains how.
The Family Court and the Federal Circuit Court have established a ‘COVID-19 list’ for urgent family law matters arising from the impact of coronavirus.
‘He/she has gone to Thailand, transferred our investment property to a friend/family member and withdrawn $100,000 from the joint bank account.’
Mr and Mrs Mabb were married for around 12 years. During their marriage, Mr Mabb’s parents transferred 60 acres of land to them jointly.
It is common for clients to be quite anxious about meeting their family lawyer for the first time. In this video, CGW partner Justine Woods talks us through what you can expect and how you can prepare for your first meeting.
Cooper Grace Ward acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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