Tag: living arrangements

Critical Incident List The Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia implemented a new Court process referred to as the ‘Critical Incident List’ as of Monday 6 June 2022 which was rolled out in all states and territories excluding Western Australia.  The Critical Incident List aims to expedite the Court process for vulnerable families that need to make urgent arrangements for children where no parent is available due to circumstances such as death (including homicide or suicide), critical injury...

Do Grandparents Have Legal Rights in Australia? Grandparents rights qld in Australia: The Family Law Act states the importance of children having a relationship with grandparents and other significant family members. Although The Family Law Act ( GRANDPARENTS EXTENDED FAMILY ) does not give Grandparents rights to see their grandchildren, it does provide the right to seek Court Orders which would allow them to spend time with the children. In some situations, the orders sought from the Court may include an...