Pursuant to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), all children maintain the right to have contact with both their parents and any other significant persons in their lives on a regular basis, providing it … [Read more...]
Parenting Coordination in Australia – how can it help high conflict families?
Parenting disputes, like any family law dispute, often involves high levels of entrenched conflict which can have the result of significant legal costs for parents, significant delays in the … [Read more...]
Family law mediation has failed. What next?
While there are limited exceptions, Mediation in family law disputes is compulsory prior to seeking relief from the Court. In many cases Mediation does assist parties to resolve dispute, but what … [Read more...]
Property Settlement – what do I need to know?
Separation can be tough. There’s lots to consider and it’s important to know where you stand. We’ve come up with a list of the basic things you need to know to help you ensure you get your fair … [Read more...]
News Flash – A step in the right direction in 2019?
Practice Direction 1 of 2019 from the Federal Circuit Court of Australia issued last week, providing for a new method of dispute resolution in the Federal Circuit Court. Commencing on 1 January … [Read more...]
Mediation in property settlement disputes – Why it is important and how to make it work
At Marino Law, we are unashamedly advocates of early alternative dispute resolution in property settlement disputes. Whilst mediation is mandatory after the commencement of proceedings in Court, we … [Read more...]