I was recently briefed in a relocation case, where I represented a mother who wished to relocate interstate with her 7-year-old child, a 2.5 hour plane trip from Sydney and the father sought the child live with him. There had been a long 7 year court history, based on animosity and mistrust between the parties, where the child had been exposed to a disrupted care history and knowledge of the level of acrimony between the parties. The mother had unilaterally relocated interstate, with the child, when the relationship broke down and she was subsequently Court ordered to return to Sydney. However, five weeks prior to final hearing the mother's case altered from a 'live with' case to a 'relocation interstate' case. Did the relocation issue mean the Court had a different category of case to determine? … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2016
5 Questions To Ask Yourself When Running A Matter!
Do you desire to carry through with your work so that your matters run as smoothly as possible...like clockwork? Its true we are all faced with circumstances beyond our control when it comes to adhering to a reasonable timetable or progressing the matter in a timely fashion, as the case may be delayed for reasons beyond our control. However, each of us has control over our individual contribution in the progression of a matter, to make it as successful and polished as possible. Let me provide you with some assistance! … [Read more...]
You Don’t Need To Attend Subpoena Lists In The Family Court, If……
You are no doubt issuing and inspecting subpoenas and using subpoenaed material in your matters, are you aware of the amendments to the Family Law Rules 2004 in respect to subpoenas pursuant to Schedule 2, of the Family Law Amendment (Arbitration and Other Measures) Rules 2015? I will provide you with a short summary of the amendments, so that you can comply with the new requirements, which now includes non attendance in a subpoena list, when criteria is met. … [Read more...]