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Family Court Proceedings
Family Court Proceedings Case Conference and Directions Hearing Conciliation Conference The Pre-Trail Conference Final Hearing Family Court Proceedings Court Proceedings are a last option for spouses who have not been…
Court Proceedings
Court Proceedings Sometimes, there can be a severe breakdown in the negotiations and the relationship of the two parties involved. This may result in the inability or refusal of one…
The Divorce Hearing
The Divorce Hearing When parties are agreed, documentation completed and filed and all procedures have been followed correctly, the final stage is the Divorce hearing. If there are no children…
Case Conference and Directions Hearing
Case Conference and Directions Hearing The first step in Court proceedings is the Case Conference. This occurs approximately 6 weeks after the divorce application has been filed. Both parties are…
Conciliation Conference
Conciliation Conference The stage is the Conciliation Conference. This Conference will occur approximately 10 – 14 weeks from the initial Case Conference and in many cases, agreements are made and…
The Pre-Trail Conference
The Pre-Trail Conference Held about 12 – 14 weeks after the Conciliation Conference, the Pre-Trial Conference determines whether or not the case can still be settled through negotiations. An agreement…
Final Hearing
Final Hearing This is the last stage of proceedings. At the final hearing, held in the Court room, evidence will be presented, and both parties may be examined and cross…
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Children
Children
CHILDREN Family Law can be quite complicated and particularly stressful for all parties involved. The Family Court of Australia is continuously developing programs to improve outcomes for disputed parties, especially…
Children and Divorce Process
Children and the Divorce Process At Antwan Lawyers we understand that your first priority in the case of divorce and separation are the needs and interests of your children. We…
Your Child’s Best Interest
Your Child’s Best Interest Below is a list of considerations that must be made when determining the best interests for your children. The Court will take these issues into consideration…
Child Support Matter
Child Support Matter The Law has a fundamental view that parents have an obligation to financially support their children in accordance to their reasonable capacity. This view does not change…
Children and the Divorce Process
Children and the Divorce Process The Family Law Act 1975 Consent Orders Your Child’s Best Interest Children and the Divorce Process At Antwan Lawyers we understand that your first priority…
Divorce
Establish Eligibility for Divorce
Establish Eligibility for Divorce Firstly, the Australian courts must have the authority to end the marriage, in other words, the person applying for divorce must be: an Australian Citizen born…
Filing an Application for Divorce
Filing an Application for Divorce, Divorce Applications are filed through the Federal Magistrates Court. Divorce Applications require a fee. There are circumstances under which you may be excused form paying…
Serving Divorce Papers
Serving Divorce Papers Once you have filed the divorce papers, the applicant must serve notice to their partner or the respondent. The service must be completed at least 28 days…
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