Family law is a multifaceted and emotionally charged area of legal practice. One of the most critical and urgent aspects within this field is the issue of recovery orders. In Cairns, Queensland, as in the rest of Australia, recovery orders are a legal mechanism used to ensure the return of a child to their rightful guardian or to safeguard their welfare in cases of parental abduction or wrongful retention. This comprehensive guide delves into the intricacies of recovery orders, their...
Child Relocation and Parenting Orders In most relocation matters a parent will seek to move to a location that would make it difficult for the child to spend time with the other parent. Wherever the child lives the Court will endeavour to ensure that the child should spend reasonable time with the other parent. Consideration of Best Interests of the Child The Court must consider the current, and prospective arrangements for the child and whether they would be in the...