Prior warnings from a judge to family lawyers that bringing unnecessary divorce cases to court
Family Lawyers have had warnings from a judge about bringing unnecessary divorce cases to court, following Family Procedure Rule Changes. The issue has becoming increasingly pertinent following the changes. Solicitors firm, Family Law Partners, said that the recent modifications to family law procedures, effective from 29th April, are designed to ease burdens on courts, families, […]
Australia’s new Family Law Act to widen the definition of ‘family’ to include step-parents and kinships
On May 6th changes to Australia’s Family Law Amendment Act 2023 came into effect after being passed by parliament last autumn. From now on, the law changes will apply to all new and existing parenting proceedings, except from those where the final hearing has already begun. Step-parents may now be considered ‘family’ as a broadening […]