Tag: Child Custody Lawyers Brisbane

Navigating Child Custody, Parenting Arrangements and Parenting Plans in Cairns: What You Need to Know Child custody is a sensitive and complex issue that often arises during or after a divorce or separation. In Cairns, like the rest of Australia, family law prioritises the best interests of the child when determining custody arrangements. Understanding the key issues and legal considerations related to child custody and parenting plans is crucial for anyone going through this challenging process. Understanding Child Custody in...

PARENTING – Schooling – Where the parents seek that their children attend different schools The relevant authorities set out some of the applicable principles as follows: Schooling disputes are not resolved by the application of a “blanket presumption” or preference for the views held by the residential parent. The Court is required to apply the objects and principles of Part VII of the Family Law Act and to consider the statutory criteria in forming conclusions about the child’s best interests. Section...

Biggest Issue on Child Custody Australia Child Custody Australia has One of the biggest issues facing Multi-national Australian families is parenting arrangements and custody of children. The 2011 Census suggests nearly half of the Australian population has one parent who was born in another country. As Australia has one of the highest intermarriage rates and divorces in the world, this often leads to international child custody disputes. Under Australian law, the Family Court will not allow one parent to move...