The hearing is over, the Judge’s decision is handed down and the Court Orders are made. But what if you don’t like the decision? What options do you have to appeal a decision? Appeals in the family law jurisdiction are not something to take lightly. The...
A common concern raised by family law clients is the cost involved in obtaining advice and drafting agreements into binding Orders. Clients sometimes also wonder if it is even necessary to obtain legal advice about parenting and property matters. If you and your former partner are...
Simply put, no. A standard child support assessment is based on a child attending a state school. In special circumstances however, a party can apply for a change of a standard child support assessment to include provisions for private school fees. Section 117(2)(b)(ii) of the Child Support...
In Australia, people have a right to freedom of movement – to decide where they will live within the various States and Territories. It has become increasingly common for people to move away and embark on a ‘fresh start’ after a relationship has ended. But...
Strictly speaking no, you do not have an automatic right to spend time with your grandchild. Notwithstanding that, any person “concerned with the care, welfare and development” of a child is entitled to commence child-related proceedings seeking orders, whether the parents of the children are together...
Merridy Elphick Lawyers is based in the central business district of Newcastle, NSW. With an excess of 40 years’ experience in all areas of family law, our team of professionals strive for excellence in our craft.
