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Family Violence and Abuse As of 7 July 2012, the new section 60CC(2A) of the Family Law Act came into effect regarding family violence and abuse. The new section requires a court to priorities 'the need to protect the child from physical or psychological harm from being subject to, or exposed to, abuse, neglect or family violence'.
What Am I Entitled To In A Divorce If I Earn Little Or No Income? If you’re facing, or in the middle of, the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship, you’re probably wondering who gets what – especially if your ex-partner met most (if not all) of the expenses for the family. Rest assured that other non-financial contributions will generally be taken into account and weighed up against direct financial contributions.
3 Items to Include in a Parenting Plan A divorce or separation is a difficult time for both partners involved. But you don't worry about yourself as much as you worry about your children. The family life they're accustomed to is about to get uprooted.