Category: Going To Court

Mistakes can occur in legal documents, even in critical areas like family law. The slip rule is a provision under Australian law designed to correct

In Australian family law, you might hear the term “friend of the court” mentioned. But what exactly does this mean and how does it affect

What happens when a family law case goes to court for the first time? In Australia, this initial step is called the first return hearing.

A vexatious litigant is a person who persistently initiates legal actions without reasonable grounds, often to harass or subdue an adversary. These litigants may abuse

The genuine steps certificate was introduced into Family court proceedings as one of the procedural changes resulting from the Federal Circuit and Family Court merger,

Custody cases have always been a complicated part of family law. Evidence of many types is presented, and recently courts have started accepting social media

Think of a family court appeal as a “second chance” – an opportunity to ask a higher court to take a fresh look at a

The prospect of cross-examination can be nerve-wracking, even for those familiar with courtroom procedures. It’s a pivotal point in any legal proceeding; family law is

An Ex-Parte Application is a legal request made to a court by one party without notifying the other party involved. This means the court will

When it comes to financial settlements from a divorce or separation, court fees may be applicable depending on the circumstances. It is important to understand