Parenting Matters
What happens to the children if we separate?Both parents are initially presumed to have equal shared parental responsibility for the care, welfare and development of their children unless there is violence or an issue of abuse. This means they must make decisions jointly and consult each other about matters such as education, health, safety, religion and the like. This is often confused [...] |
Can I get an urgent parenting order?We can help you draft an urgent application to the Court if the circumstances warrant it for example, if your partner tries to or has recently removed a child from where they’ve been living or denies your contact with the children. It is much better to act urgently and quickly prior to children being removed. [...] |
Can I move away from where the children usually liveThis is known as a relocation order. One person either has already, or proposes to, remove the children from the residence or the area where they normally live. This can be overseas, interstate or just to a location which makes it totally impractical for there to be meaningful relationships developed or maintained between both parents [...] |
Can grandparents apply to see their grandchildren?Grandparents are often left in a difficult situation where they have played a significant role in their grandchildren’s lives and in their upbringing. Grandparents can apply to a court to have children reside with them in some cases where it is in the children’s best interests to do so but more often applications are made [...] |