Category: Child Custody

When a relationship breaks down, one of the most pressing concerns for many fathers is whether they will still be able to spend time with

In New South Wales (NSW), fathers have equal right as mothers when it comes to raising and spending time with their children. However, custody arrangements

The Hague Convention in Australia is a critical international treaty that seeks to protect children from the harmful effects of international abduction by a parent.

Parenting orders in Australia are not made generically; they vary on a case-by-case basis. Courts will also consider the views of the child, but these will

Adopting a stepchild is a powerful way to solidify the bond between a step-parent and their spouse’s child, offering emotional, psychological, and legal security. In

Corporal punishment—using physical force as a method of discipline—has long been a topic of debate. In Australia, the legality of corporal punishment varies depending on

As a divorced parent enrolling a child at school, there are several things to be aware of that you would not have had to think

The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) reports that gender-based child custody statistics reveal the following: Mother’s role in child custody: Father’s role in child