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January 29, 2020

What is a Recovery Order?

At Mahony Family Lawyers we are often asked “What is a Recovery Order? Or “Can you get me a Recovery Order?” Whether a Recovery Order is the correct approach in your family law matter depends on a range of factors that should be discussed with your family lawyer. Section 67Q of the Family Law Act...

February 28, 2019

Separated But Living Under One Roof – What Does This Mean For My Divorce?

In Australia, the only ground for divorce is that the marriage has broken down irretrievably, that is, that there is no prospect of the parties resuming the relationship. This is proved to the Court by the evidence that you and your spouse have been separated for at least 12 months. It is possible to be […]

February 28, 2019

What is a Parenting Plan?

Parenting Plans are agreements made between parents which set out the arrangements for their children following separation. Whilst a Parenting Plan is not legally enforceable, the Plan must be in writing, signed, and dated, by both parents in order to be recognized as a Parenting Plan under the Family Law Act 1975. When making a […]

February 28, 2019

Flight Risk? What You Need to Know about the Family Law Watch list

What is the Family Law Watchlist and what does it do? The Family Law Watchlist, formerly known as the Airport Watchlist, is a system maintained and used by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) to record the names of children who are prohibited by an order of a Court from leaving the Commonwealth of Australia. The […]

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