Table of Contents What Is Family Court Mediation? Family Court Mediation Process Is Family Law Mediation Mandatory? How to Prepare for Mediation Family Law Section 60I Certificate Family law disputes can be highly emotional and stressful experiences for all parties involved. In Australia, the Family Court provides mediation services as a means of resolving disputes between parties without having to…
Table of Contents Consent Orders for Property Settlement Parental Consent Orders Family Court Consent Orders for Child Support Example Consent Order In Australia, Consent Orders are legal agreements made between two parties in a dispute that have been agreed upon by both parties and have been approved by the Family Court. Consent Orders can be used in family law matters,…
Table of Contents Possible Charges in NSW for Kidnapping What the Crown Must Prove Against You For Kidnapping? Penalties for Kidapping in NSW Recent Kidnapping Cases in Australia Kidnapping is a serious criminal offence in New South Wales, and is considered a serious crime under the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW). The term kidnapping refers to the unlawful taking or detention…
Table of Contents Suspended Sentence Meaning in NSW When can a Suspended Sentence be Imposed in NSW? Usual Conditions of a Suspended Sentence in NSW Breach of a Suspended Sentence in NSW Intensive Corrections Order (ICO) Instead of Suspended Sentence A suspended sentence was a type of sentencing order that can could be imposed by a judge in a criminal…
Table of Contents Are Muslim Marriages Recognised in Australia? Can Muslims Have Multiple Marriages in Australia? Is Polygamy in Australia Legal? What is Khula in Islam? Is Khula recognised in Australian Law? Applying For Divorce in Australia for Islamic Marriage What are the Rules for Determining Child Custody for Islamic Divorce? Sharia law is a system of Islamic law that…
Table of Contents What is Domestic Violence in NSW? Response to Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme in NSW Recent Cases of Domestic Violence Murders in NSW A new safety scheme, currently being trialled by the New South Wales (NSW) government, will allow individuals to check if their partner has a history of domestic violence in NSW. The proposed Right to…
Table of Contents What is the Meaning of Marriage Annulled? Divorce or Annulment? How to Apply for Annulment of Marriage? If you are considering ending your marriage in Australia, one legal option you may pursue is annulment. Annulment is a legal process that declares a marriage null and void, as if it never existed. It differs from divorce, which is…
Table of Contents What Is a Criminal Record in Australia? What Offences go on Criminal Record? Do Countries Share Criminal Records? How Long Does a Criminal Record Last In NSW? Does a Criminal Record Effect my Visa Application? If you have a criminal record in Australia, it will likely affect your ability to travel overseas. The answer depends on several…
Table of Contents How to Apply for a Divorce in NSW? What is a Joint Divorce Application in NSW? How to Get a Divorce Certificate in NSW? Obtaining a divorce in Australia is typically a straightforward procedure, although there may be instances where one spouse refuses to sign the necessary documents. If your ex-spouse refuses to sign the divorce papers…
Table of Contents What Is a Supervised Visit? Who Pays for Supervised Visitation? Why Do You Need Supervised Visitation? Are there Supervised Visits Rules in Australia? How Do I Get a Supervised Visit with my Child? How Do I Find a Supervised Visitation Centre? What is the Role of a Supervisor in Supervised Visitation? What Is a Supervised Visit? Supervised…