Applecross Family Lawyers

An injunction is an order made by a court that requires a person to do, or refrain from doing, an act or thing.  Read our article to find out more about injunctions.

Do you want to relocate to another state or to another country with the children, but the other parent will not agree? Read on to find out how the Family Court determines relocation matters.

In most cases, parents will pay child support pursuant to a child support assessment made by the Department of Human Services. The amount of child support payable will depend on a number of factors, in particular, the parties' respective incomes and the number of nights the children are in their respective care.

In some cases, the parties may wish to enter into a private written agreement about the amount of child support that is payable. This may be because the children attend a private school, or have higher costs due to the child's special or medical needs. There are two types of child support agreements - binding child support agreements and limited child support agreements.  Follow the link to find out more about the two types of child support agreements. 

Taryn Glowinski is an Accredited Mediator. She is a member of the Resolution Institute. 

If your child has been removed from your care, and is not being returned to your care, then you can apply for a recovery order from the Family Court of Western Australia. Read our latest blog post to find out more. 

We can help you with your family law matter no matter what stage of the negotiation process you are in. 

Have you recently separated from your husband or wife, or your de facto partner, and you want to sort out your parenting or financial matter but you're not sure where to begin?

Have you been negotiating your family law matter with your ex-partner for some time now but you feel like you are not getting anywhere?  

Have you received an offer of settlement, or come to an agreement with the other party, but you are not sure whether you should accept the offer, or if the agreement you have reached is fair? 

Are you thinking about separating but want to get some family law advice first? 

If any of the above scenarios apply to you, then we want to help. 

At Applecross Family Lawyers, our aim is to help you to resolve your matter in the quickest and most cost effective way possible.  We are highly experienced in negotiating family law matters, and we want to help you to settle your matter and reach an amicable resolution.  We understand that sometimes Family Court proceedings are inevitable, however, we believe that Family Court should always be a last resort.  If your matter is already in Court, we will help you to try and settle your matter and reach a fair resolution, so that you don't have to go to trial.  

Contact Applecross Family Lawyers on (08) 9364 9915 or 0474 458 340 to see how we can help you.   

In Australia, the Family Court can only make orders for property settlement if it is just and equitable to do so (see Stanford v Stanford [2012] HCA 52).  There is not a definitive list of when it will be considered not just and equitable to make orders for property settlement. It will depend on the circumstances of each case.

In most cases, it will be considered just and equitable to make orders for property settlement. However, in the recent Full Court decision of Chancellor & McCoy [2016] FamCAFC 256 (delivered on 2 December 2016) it was upheld on appeal, that in this case, it was not just equitable to make any orders for property settlement.  Read our latest blog post to find out more. 

If you and your former partner have a child or children together, you may wish to formalise the parenting arrangements, to ensure certainty and reduce any arguments.  You and your former partner can formalise your parenting agreement by obtaining court orders from the Family Court (either by consent or otherwise) or by entering into a parenting plan. 

Read this blog post to find out more about parenting plans.  

Settling your matter by consent saves you time, significantly reduces your legal costs, and avoids the need for lengthy and stressful Family Court proceedings. 

Have you and your former partner reached an agreement about property settlement and/or parenting matters? Read this blog post to find out how we can help you obtain consent orders.  

In America it's called "alimony".  In Australia it's called "spousal maintenance" or "partner maintenance".  So what is it? And how does the Court determine whether it is paid and how much is paid? Read this blog post to find out more. 

There are a number of factors that the Family Court is required to look at when determining property settlements. Many people believe that the net assets will be divided 50/50 when they separate.  However, this is not always the case and is an incorrect assumption to make.  Each case is different.  The percentage split and property orders made will be different depending on the particular facts relevant to your case. There is no set formula and it is not a scientific or mathematical exercise.  

The Family Court has a wide discretion when determining property settlements but are required to follow a set of clearly established legal principals as set out in this blog post. 

We are frequently asked by potential new clients whether they can bring their ex-partner with them, to see us for initial advice with respect to finalising their agreement for property settlement and/or parenting matters.  Read this blog post to find out more. 

Were you in a de facto relationship and now need family law advice? Read this blog post to find out more. 

Do you have a children's matter in the Family Court?  

Sometimes parents who have separated cannot reach an agreement in relation to the arrangements for their children, and as a last resort they seek parenting orders to be made by the Family Court.  The objects and principles underlying the decisions made by the Family Court are set out in this blog post.

Applying for a Divorce?

Read this blog post to find the answers to some more frequently asked questions:

1. Who can apply for a divorce in Australia?

2. How do I apply for a divorce?
3. Do I need to attend the divorce hearing?
4. Why are there questions about our children in the Application for Divorce?
5. What are the time limits for serving the Application for Divorce?

In most cases, applying for a divorce in Australia is a fairly straightforward process.  

Read this blog post to find out the answers to the following frequently asked questions about applying for a divorce:

1. When can I apply for a divorce?

2. What happens if my spouse and I do not agree the date we separated on?

3. Can we still divide our assets before we get a divorce?

4. What happens if we were married for less than 2 years?
5. What is the cost to apply for a divorce?

The Family Court of WA has ordered that a six-year-old boy from Perth is to undergo chemotherapy to treat a malignant brain tumour.  As reported by ABC News, the child's doctor from Princess Margaret Hospital commenced legal action after the child's parents refused treatment. Follow the link to find out more. 

In a recent Full Court decision, the husband was allowed to retain the substantial lottery winnings that he had won 12 months into the parties’ decade long relationship (Elford & Elford [2016] FamCAFC 45).  Read our post to find out more.