Can I be separated but still live with my ex? Separating from your partner while still living in the same house (known as separation under the one roof) is common and has become increasingly so due to COVID-19 lockdowns. Some reasons for this situation occurring include: Finances; Convenience; Staying together for the children; and One […]
Can I relocate with the children after separation? It’s not unusual for one parent to consider this. This could be to another suburb, interstate or even overseas. If you find yourself in this position and you are the primary caregiver for any children of the relationship, you may need to apply to the Federal Circuit […]
Can I open a bank account after separation? We get this question quite frequently and the short answer is yes. However, you need to be careful from where you are drawing money to fill your new personal account, and should always consider whether it is necessary before unilaterally doing so. Joint accounts One of the […]
My child wants to live with me after separation. Will the Court consider their views? When considering the best parenting arrangements for children, the Family Law Act directs the Court to consider the “best interests” of a child as the paramount, most important consideration. To identify what is in the child’s best interests, the Court must consider […]
Can a child be court-ordered to get vaccinated? In light of topical debate concerning mandatory COVID-19 vaccines, the Full Court of the Family Court of Australia made an important decision concerning the Court’s authority to make an order that a child be vaccinated, in cases where parents disagree. In Covington & Covington [2021] HCASL 179, the High […]