What is Family Mediation?

Family Mediation is a voluntary process. It can also be ordered by the Family Court when proceedings have been initiated in that Court. The parties can be represented by their legal advisers in this process.

What is the mediator's role?

The mediator’s role is to assist communication between the parties so that there can be open discussions to enable negotiations and hopefully a settlement reached.

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Binding Child Support Agreement, Assessment & Laws

Child support is governed by the legislative instruments of the Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988 and the Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989.

Separating from a partner or spouse either through a divorce or the end of a de facto relationship is often the most difficult and emotional process a person can go through. This is especially true when young children are involved.

The Commonwealth Child Support Laws are designed to ensure the interests and wellbeing of children are satisfied, by balancing the parenting arrangements of the parties and the capacity of each party to support the child. As many situations are unique, determining the appropriate option for your situation often requires legal expertise and advice.

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How Brisbane Surrogacy Lawyers Can Assist with Surrogacy Laws?

A surrogacy arrangement is an arrangement between a woman (‘the birth mother’) and another person(s) (‘intended parent(s)') whereby the woman agrees to become pregnant with the intention that the child born is to be treated as the child of the other person(s).

This means that the birth mother will relinquish to the intended parent(s) custody and guardianship of the child after the child is born, and the intended parent(s) agree to become permanently responsible for the custody and guardianship of that child.

What are the commercial surrogacy arrangement laws in Australia?

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De Facto Relationship in Australia

The De Facto Relationship in Australia Financial Matters and Other Measures Act came into effect on 1 March 2009.

Prior to that, the rights of de facto relationships in Australian parties were governed by State legislation. The introduction of the new legislation to the Family Court, which is federal legislation, gave extra powers to the powers that de facto couples had under the State legislation.

To bring an application in the Family Court, either party must be an Australian citizen, ordinarily resident in Australia, or present in Australia on the day the application is filed. If the parties do not fall within these definitions, then the Family Court does not have jurisdiction to hear the matter.

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All about Separation and Divorce - Considerations, Procedures, legality

Separation and divorce can be very difficult and onerous times in both parties’ lives. Typically, the breakdown of a partnership or “separation” occurs when the relationship has been brought to an end by the action or conduct of one or both parties.

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All you need to know about Grandparents Extended Family

What is an extended family in Australia?

An Extended family is a type of familial relationship that is larger than the nuclear family. This type of familial relationship is typically made up of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. They usually live in the same house as one another and share a strong bond of love and affection with one another.

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6. What are the advantages and disadvantages of an extended family?
7. What are the negative effects of extended family?

All about Divorce Property Settlements, De facto Property Settlements, and Same-Sex Couple Property Settlement In Australia

What is Property Settlement?

Divorce Property Settlements issues like Financial issues arising from the breakdown in a relationship can be resolved at any time following the date of separation.  In family law, this is known as a “property settlement”.

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What is Spousal Maintenance?

Spousal maintenance is often confused or likened to Child Support, however, these concepts are unique and very different from the other. Spousal maintenance, unlike Child Support, relates only to the support of your former partner.

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4. What are the Factors not considered in Spousal Maintenance?

5. What factors need to be considered by the court in dividing property?

6. What is Family Dispute Resolution?

7. What is the duty of disclosure in family law matters?

What is Short Form Arbitration?

Short Form Arbitration or in other words engaging a very experienced Accredited Specialist Family Lawyer to make a determination for both parties to separate as to what they are entitled to following the breakdown of their relationship in the form of a written opinion.

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Collaborative Law in Australia

Since its emergence in 1990, the collaborative practice has been a rapidly growing family law practice throughout America, Canada, Europe, England, and now Australia.

On 1 January 1990 Stuart Webb, a Family Lawyer in Minneapolis in the United States decided that he would henceforth represent his clients only pursuant to a binding agreement that neither he nor the lawyers for the other party would ever go to Court for their clients.

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6. International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP).
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Domestic violence qld act | Who can apply? Brisbane Family Law

Domestic violence QLD act and family violence are well explained in the various state and federal legislation.  The relevant Courts that deal with protecting individuals and families subject to domestic violence are the state Magistrate Courts at first instance.

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What are Consent Orders? Brisbane Family Law

Consent Orders are Legally Binding Agreements, signed by both parties, and describe what happens to your child and property after your separation is known as Consent Orders.

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Key Areas of Child Custody Explained by the Child Custody Lawyers in Brisbane

These core areas are known as the “major long-term issues”. While the definition of “major issues” is not meant to be exhaustive, the five most common areas relate to the child’s:

• Education (both currently and future needs);
• Religious and cultural upbringing (this is particularly a sensitive issue when parents are either of different denominations or ethnic cultures);
• Health (which includes decisions such as whether to vaccinate, immunize or conduct other medical procedures);
• Name; and
• Living arrangements that would significantly impose difficulty for one parent to spend time with the child (where one parent wishes to move interstate, or even further domestically).

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What is Arbitration Act Australia? - Find Brisbane Arbitration Lawyers

Arbitration Act Australia is a Viable Alternative to Litigation. The process that is used to submit a dispute by a party and the agreement to one or more arbitrators those who make a binding decision on the dispute. In the case of arbitration law or family law arbitration, the parties choose the process of settling personal disputes without going to court.

I was in Court recently on the first Mention date of an application by the husband seeking Orders for the division of the net matrimonial assets of his relationship with my client.

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Wills and Estates Planning lawyers in Brisbane

The lawyers at James Noble Law have been drafting and advising regarding succession, Wills and Estate Planning law for over 30 years.  We can help you with all of your wills and estate planning needs.  Our professional financial and accounting partners can help you plan for your future and for your families.

Need assistance planning your Will? We have the legal and financial expertise to get you the fairest possible outcome. Remove hassle and risk with James Noble Law.

Once you have secured a financial base it is critical to ensure you are protected for now and the years to come. This can only be obtained under the guidance and assurance of a quality will.

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Understanding Prenuptial Agreement Brisbane / Binding Financial Agreements “BFA”

Prenuptial Agreement Brisbane (otherwise known as Binding Financial Agreements “BFA”’s) can be drawn up prior to, during or after a relationship/marriage. BFA’s set out how all or any assets or liabilities will be divided in the event of a breakdown of your relationship.

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Town Agency Lawyers - Family Law Town Agent

All of our lawyers are admitted to practice in the State and Federal Courts, from the magistrate's courts Queensland through to the Supreme and even High Court of Australia. James Noble Law can take on Brisbane family law matters as agents and offer an advanced process toward achieving a positive resolution for all clients. Get in touch to see how we can help with your Brisbane town agency matter.

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