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Drug Testing in Family Law Matters 28.04.22 Drug testing may be a necessary process in your family law matter where one party has an allegation of drug use against them. The court may order a hair follicle test, urine analysis, or blood test, to obtain results of a drug test, depending on the circumstances of the matter. It is essential to determine the existence and extremity of any drug use present in a parenting matter to ensure the best interests of the child are not undermined. A positive drug test result will likely affect a parent’s time with the child. This includes recreational drug use, which is less severe than drug use due to dependency but is still taken into account.

Welcome Matthew Shepherd 29.09.21 The Ramsden Family Law team are excited to have welcomed the established Matthew Shepherd to the firm. Matthew joins our growing Sydney team, bringing a wealth of knowledge and skills to his position as Special Counsel.

Same-Sex Parents Who Separate: Who Gets The Children 28.09.21 Earlier this year, Partner Reece Ramsden and Associate Sophie Goossens were invited to shed light on the prominent topic ‘Same-sex Parents who Separate: Who gets the children', with the notable BenchTV.

Will An Inheritance Impact My Property Settlement? 22.09.21 If you have received an inheritance or expect to receive one shortly and you are in the middle of a separation, can your inheritance form part of the divisible asset pool? The Ramsden Lawyers team explores the various considerations that go into determining whether an inheritance will form part of the asset pool.

Introducing the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia 01.09.21 In February 2021, new legislation was introduced to merge the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court. As of 1 September 2021, the new Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFC) is in operation. This article discusses the key points and main takeaways of this change.

Partner Of The Year Awards 2021 29.06.21 Family Law Partner, Reece Ramsden, has been nominated as a finalist at the Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2021. To further, Ramsden Lawyers are finalists for Law Firm of the Year, and Regional/Suburban Law Firm of the Year.

Can I Be Forced To Immunise My Child? 08.07.21 The current COVID-19 vaccine rollout has stirred up a lot of commentary regarding immunisation, the question being “to vaccinate or not to vaccinate”? This question can become an issue with parents who have separated and don’t share the same views on immunising their child/ren. We explore how this conflict is dealt with by the Courts.

When Is It Ok Not To Send My Child To The Other Parent’s House? 16.06.21 As a family lawyer team, we are often asked “When is it ok not to send my child to the other parent’s house.” The answer to this is often fairly complex as it will depend on the reason the parent does not wish to send the child to the other parents’ house. This can often be addressed by asking the parent the reason they do not wish to send their child to the other parent’s house.