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What does family law in Australia deal with?

  Family law in Australia is a crucial aspect of the legal system that deals with matters concerning family relationships, marriage, separation, divorce, child custody, and property division. It provides a framework for resolving disputes and ensuring the well-being of individuals within a family unit. The Family Law Act 1975 is the primary legislation that governs family law matters in Australia. This comprehensive legal framework aims to protect the rights and interests of all family members involved, especially children, during times of emotional upheaval and uncertainty. Marriage and Divorce: Family law governs the legal aspects of marriage and divorce in Australia. It outlines the legal requirements for getting married, the recognition of marriages performed overseas, and the grounds for divorce. In case a marriage breaks down irretrievably, the court can grant a divorce, allowing both parties to remarry if they wish. Child Custody and Parenting Arrangements: One of the most...
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How to Resolve a Neighbourhood Tree Dispute

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In this video, Rebecca Purcell , a Solicitor at OMB’s Litigation team, talks about neighbourhood tree disputes and how OMB can help you with your litigation matters. The post How to Resolve a Neighbourhood Tree Dispute appeared first on OMB Solicitors . source https://www.omb.com.au/how-to-resolve-a-neighbourhood-tree-dispute/
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What you need to know about contesting a Will

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In this video, Harley Wilkinson , a Solicitor at OMB’s Wills & Estates team, discusses contested estate matters in family provision applications and how OMB can help you with your estate planning matters. The post What you need to know about contesting a Will appeared first on OMB Solicitors . source https://www.omb.com.au/what-you-need-to-know-about-contesting-a-will/
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The Importance of Seeking Legal Advice Following Separation

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In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner and Accredited Specialist in Family Law, Abbi Golightly , talks about the importance of seeking legal advice after separation and how OMB can help. The post The Importance of Seeking Legal Advice Following Separation appeared first on OMB Solicitors . source https://www.omb.com.au/the-importance-of-seeking-legal-advice-following-separation/
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How to Obtain a Willl After Someone Dies

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In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner, Richard Dawson , talks about how to obtain a copy of a Will after someone dies and how OMB can help you. The post How to Obtain a Willl After Someone Dies appeared first on OMB Solicitors . source https://www.omb.com.au/how-to-obtain-a-willl-after-someone-dies/
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Enforcement of By-Laws through the Magistrates Court

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In this video, OMB Solicitors Senior Associate, Elisa Quigg , talks about the enforcement of by-laws through the Magistrates Court. The post Enforcement of By-Laws through the Magistrates Court appeared first on OMB Solicitors . source https://www.omb.com.au/enforcement-of-by-laws-through-the-magistrates-court/
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New Year – New Family Law Act?

What does the Family Law Amendment Bill 2023 mean for Family Law in Australia? In late January 2023 the Family Law Amendment Bill was released by the Attorney-General’s Department, sparking significant debate around the proposed amendments and what that might mean for past, present and future separated families. On the back of the number of Family Law inquiries over recent years and most significantly that of the Australian Law Reform Commission, the Government developed a draft Family Law Amendment Bill 2023 to address some of the most important issues in relation to children and parenting matters as an urgent priority. A summary of the proposed changes and their potential impact are as follows: Parental Responsibility Under the proposed reforms, the Government is repealing the presumption of ‘equal shared parental responsibility’ and the resultant requirement to consider specific time arrangements. The current legislative regime with respect to parental responsibility is very c...
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