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Appeal against parenting order allowing international relocation

The judge accepted evidence of family violence and was correct in not applying the presumption of equal shared parental responsibility. The father’s appeal dismissed.

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Attending a contravention Hearing

Before the court decided whether a contravention order is necessary, it will hold a hearing. This article explains what happens at that hearing.

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Breach of parenting orders

Once a parenting order is issued by a court all parties concerned are bound by the order to comply. However, there are instances when there is a breach of a parenting order that is under Division 13A of Part VII of the Family Law Act or a parenting order that does not affect children.

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Custody and visitation

Your child custody and visitation schedule is important to you and to your child. Since 2006 the Family Law Amendment, or Shared Responsibility Act 2006 sets out the requirements for complying with federal laws regarding custody and child visitation.

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Determining the parenting arrangements of children

living patenting arrangement agreement between the parents can be reached informally or by the making of a parenting order, by consent through the local court, family court or federal circuit court.

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No requirement to mediate when Domestic violence occured

Parties are not required to undergo a Family Dispute Resolution in a Family Dispute involving Domestic Violence before they can go to Court.

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Order for supervised time with a child

When supervised visits are ordered by the court, it is often a temporary situation, as the parent is given the opportunity to earn the right to unsupervised visits.

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Parenting Plans History

The advent of the Family Law Act 1975 has made it possible for parents to enter into an agreement concerning their parental powers and responsibilities.

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Process of making a parenting arrangement

Parenting arrangement disputes may be heard by Registrar, Family Consultant and/or Judge Disputes involving parenting arrangements may require attending events managed by the Registrar, Family Consultant and/or Judge.

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Responding to an Application for a Contravention Order

If the other parent of your child claims that you violated a parenting order and applies for a contravention order, the consequences can be serious.

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Section 65C Who may apply for a parenting order

Section 65C Family law Act, A parenting order in relation to a child may be applied for by:either or both of the child's parents,the child(ba)a grandparent of the child, or any other person concerned with the care, welfare or development of the child.

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Sex-related Accusations and Parenting Matters

The courts basically decide with the presumption that it is in the best interest of the child for the parents to have equal shared parental responsibility in parenting proceedings.

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The types of FDR certificates that can be issued

Family dispute resolution (FDR) is required by the Family Law Act to be undergone by separating couples to try to settle their dispute before going to court.

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Varying a parenting order

When you apply for a contravention order, the court must decide what kind of order to enter if it decides to grant your application.

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When your child refuses to visit your ex

The court can make orders regarding your children until they turn eighteen.Unless you believe that it is dangerous to you or your children you have to comply with the orders of the court.

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