Useful information on various family law topics.
Why does the Court make interim orders?
A lot of our clients ask this question. It is completely understandable that as parents they want to ensure their children do not spend time around things that they do not consider appropriate for children. However, what one parent considers inappropriate might be considered perfectly normal by the other.
In family law matters (particularly property settlement matters), it is important to determine whether you and your partner are considered to be in a de facto relationship or not. If you satisfy the criteria for a de facto relationship, then there may be various implications if you separate.
The Australian Law Reform Commission report, Family Law for the Future: An Inquiry into the Family Law System was tabled in Parliament back in 2019. It contained 60 recommendations designed to improve the process and reduce the financial burden associated with filing matters in the Family Court of Australia.