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Alternative Dispute Resolution

27 May

Posted at 13:47h in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Child Custody, Child Support, Children's Issues, Consent Orders, Court Orders, Court Representation, Family Court, Family Law, Family Law Lawyer, Family Lawyers, Family Matters, Family Solicitors, Newcastle, Sacha Mastras, Sarah Goldfinch, Separation by

The Court determines what is in a child’s best interest by considering the matters set out in Section 60CC of the Family Law Act 1975. Under this section the Court is required to consider any views expressed by the child and the weight it should...

15 Apr

Posted at 13:16h in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Child Custody, Child Support, Children's Issues, Consent Orders, Court Representation, Defacto Law, Family Court, Family Law, Family Law Lawyer, Family Lawyers, Family Matters, Family Solicitors, Newcastle, Property and Financial Matters, Relationship Law, Sacha Mastras, Same-sex, surrogacy by

The area of law that establishes whether a donor is a ‘legal parent’ for the purposes of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) is an area of law that is still emerging. As to recent and current developments in this area of law, the High Court...

08 Apr

Posted at 10:48h in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Child Custody, Children's Issues, Court Orders, Court Representation, Family Court, Family Law, Family Law Lawyer, Family Lawyers, Family Matters, Family Solicitors, Newcastle, Sarah Goldfinch, Separation by

In parenting proceedings, the Family Courts may appoint an Independent Children’s Lawyer (or ‘ICL’) to advocate the views expressed by your children and concerns relating to your children’s care, welfare and development and to propose Orders that are in the best interests of your children. Independent...

05 Apr

Posted at 13:34h in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Binding Financial Agreements, Consent Orders, Court Orders, Court Representation, Defacto Law, Divorce, Divorce Lawyer, Family Court, Family Law, Family Law Lawyer, Merridy Elphick, Newcastle, Property and Financial Matters, Relationship Law, Separation, Settlement Conferences by

In the matter of Borg & Bosco [2019] FCCA 66 (18 January 2019), Ms Borg and Mr Bosco had been in a de facto relationship for approximately 6 years and then separated in 2005. After they separated on 2005 they entered an agreement to divide...

11 Feb

Posted at 16:16h in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Child Custody, Child Support, Children's Issues, Consent Orders, Court Orders, Court Representation, Domestic Violence, Family Court, Family Law, Family Law Lawyer, Family Lawyers, Family Matters, Newcastle, Sarah Goldfinch, Separation by

The paramount consideration in all parenting matters is the ‘best interests’ of the children. The Family Law Act aims to promote and preserve the right of each child to know and have a relationship with both of their parents. Parents do not have “rights” addressed...

01 Feb

Posted at 15:18h in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Child Custody, Child Support, Children's Issues, Consent Orders, Court Orders, Court Representation, Divorce, Family Law, Family Law Lawyer, Family Matters, Family Solicitors, Newcastle, Property and Financial Matters, Sacha Mastras, Separation, Settlement Conferences, Uncategorized by

After you separate it is possible that you may need to consider the sorts of arrangements you want for your children or for your property going forward. An agreement with your spouse can be achieved in a number of ways, including: 1. Negotiation directly with your spouse...

25 Jan

Posted at 11:48h in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Binding Financial Agreements, Child Custody, Children's Issues, Court Orders, Court Representation, Divorce, Family Court, Family Law Lawyer, Family Matters, Newcastle, Property and Financial Matters, Relationship Law, Same-sex, Sarah Goldfinch, Separation by

The breakdown of a relationship is a stressful and emotional time as our clients navigate through grief and a transition period in their lives. Unfortunately soon after separation, our clients are often faced with questions such as: Where will my children live? How much time...

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.

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