Can you get a refund for child support paid if the child you support is not really yours?
Clients are increasingly using DNA testing to establish whether a child is their biological child. The next question is whether they can apply for a refund of child support paid...
Can I be in a "Part-Time" De Facto Relationship?
Can I be in a part-time de facto relationship?
Best Parenting Practice in a Family Law Matter
Tips for achieving the best parenting outcomes in a family law matter.
Same-Sex........Same-Rights
There is currently much debate in Australia about whether same sex couples ought be entitled to be married.
Family Law and Facebook - Not a Good Mix
Parties in a family law matter are prevented by section 121 of the Family Law Act from publishing identifying details regarding their matter to Facebook.
Care arrangements altered because of parent with Asperger's Syndrome
Parent with Asperger's Syndrome has children's care arrangements altered.
Child’s Living Arrangements Change After Parent's Poor Conduct
Court changers child’s living arrangements after parent's poor conduct.
Who gets to choose a child's school?
The Federal Magistrates Court in Sydney recently dealt with the issue of which parent decides where a child attends school. The decision the court made may surprise you.
Family Court orders mother to install a breath-testing device, 11 February 2013
A Melbourne mother has been ordered to install a breath testing device in her home or garage. Click here to find out why.
When are you in a De Facto Relationship?
How to know if you are in a de facto relationship: a case study
Treatment of Prospective Inheritance Available to Husband or Wife - The Ghoulish Practice of Dividing the Estate of the Living
This article discusses the treatment of a prospective inheritance to which a spouse involved in property settlement negotiations or legal proceedings might be entitled.
Child Handovers - Happy meal or cigarettes?
No more child handovers at Macca’s, but watch out Woolies – Family Law handovers coming to a store near you. Read more about this Family Law decision.
The Hague Convention on Child Abduction: Ukraine, Singapore and Albania
Attorney-General Nicola Roxon announced this week that three new countries are now a party to The Hague Convention on Child Abduction: Ukraine, Singapore and Albania.
Family Law Fixed Fees
At Evans & Company Family Lawyers we cater to clients who require a fixed fee in their matter.
Binding Financial Agreements (AKA - Prenuptial Agreements)
The comments made on the Money Matters program are made to provide a general overview of pre-nuptial agreements. The advice should not be treated as specifically applicable in your case...
Woman banned from home after putting off prospective buyers
The wife was living in the former family home was ordered out of the property by the Federal Magistrates Court in Melbourne after she pointed out all the defects in...
Same-sex marriage Bill defeated, 19 September 2012
The House of Representatives has overwhelmingly voted against legislation that would have allowed same-sex couples to marry. The vote was 48-98 against the proposed legislation. Prime Minister Julia Gillard and...
Adult child maintenance – Maintenance to fund university education
The Mother in this matter suffered from ill health. The Mother and Father had been separated for some years and both children of the marriage lived with the Mother. The...