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Freedom Mediation

Locality: Maroochydore, Queensland

Phone: +61 1300 365 108

Address: Level 1, 9 Plaza Parade 4558 Maroochydore, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.freedommediation.com.au

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25.01.2022 Costs of the Children Table 2018 Costs of children: What is the maximum amount of child support payable by: A payer who spends little or no time with the children There are 3 or more children The children range in age In 2018? Answer $48, 213 per annum (or $4,017.75 per month), irrespective of [] Read the full article Costs of children 2018. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/costs-of-children-2018/

25.01.2022 Formal property settlement why bother? There are some very good reasons why it is best to arrange a formal property settlement through your lawyer: No more claims A formal property settlement finalises all financial claims between partners under the Family Law Act. No matter how amicable you are at the time of separation, [] Read the full article Formal property settlement why bother?. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/formal-property-settle/

25.01.2022 Impartiality of Independent Childrens Lawyer in question In nearly every case, at least one litigant feels that the ICL is biased against them. While this feeling is understandable, it is rare that an ICL is actually biased, as highlighted in a recent case: The second question concerned the removal of the Independent Childrens Lawyer. All [] Read the full article Impartiality of Independent Childrens Lawyer in question. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/impartiality-of-indepe/

25.01.2022 Family Court expert referred to Medical Council after parents lodge complaints Expert: A recent article from ABC News Australia Exclusive by the Specialist Reporting Teams Emily Clark with additional reporting by Heidi Davoren Updated 4 Sep 2018, 8:00am PHOTO: As part of family law matters, children and their parents are often assessed by practitioners who prepare a report for the [] Read the full article Family Court expert referred to Medical Council. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/family-court-expert-re/

24.01.2022 Ive just been handed a Notice to Appear what is this? In a wide range of offences now, police are empowered to require an accused person to attend at the Arrest Court in Roma Street, Brisbane or in a Regional Magistrates Court by issuing a document called a Notice to Appear. That Notice to [] Read the full article Ive just been handed a Notice to Appear what is this?. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/ive-just-been-handed-a/

22.01.2022 Meaningful relationship meaning in the family law context In the recent case of Agnew & Wogan and Anor, the court discussed the meaning of meaningful relationship between a child and their parent, as referred to in the Family Law Act: The meaning of the phrase meaningful relationship is not defined in the Act. The Full Court in McCall [] Read the full article Meaningful relationship meaning in the family law context. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/meaningful-relationshi/

21.01.2022 Religious practices and freedoms how involved should the Court be? Religious practices In a recent case, the mother raised her concerns that the father would expose the child to a religious cult involved in serious misconduct allegations regarding its leader: The mother regards the beliefs and practices of the ashram which the father [] Read the full article Religious practices and the Family Law Courts. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/religious-practices-an/

20.01.2022 DFRDB, MSBS and ADF Superannuation Key points: DFRDB super closed to new members as of 1 October 1991; MSBS super closed to new members as of 1 July 2016; The new super for ADF members is ADF Super. Unlike the previous super schemes (DFRDB and MSBS), the new ADF Super scheme is an accumulation benefit. [] Read the full article DFRDB, MSBS and ADF Super. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/dfrdb-msbs-and-adf-sup/

20.01.2022 Going underground mother and children in hiding A recent article by ABC News Australia about a real life case of a mother and children exiting normal life and going underground after consent orders for equal time with the father. On the run A mother and her children fled into hiding, avoiding police for three [] Read the full article Going underground mother and children in hiding. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/going-underground-moth/

20.01.2022 Inappropriate parenting orders sought by each party Judge Altobelli recently dealt with a case where the Applicant (who did not presently have care of the child) sought orders that were too advanced for a 2 year old breast-feed child, where also the Respondent (who did presently have care ofr the child) sought orders that were [] Read the full article Inappropriate parenting orders sought by each party. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/inappropriate-parentin/

18.01.2022 Actuarial risk assessment for child abuse and neglect The recent case of Halloran & Halloran FCCA 2825 (5 October 2018) explored the use of actuarial risk assessment for child abuse and neglect: At paragraphs 88 to 91 inclusive, Dr A makes an evaluation based on the Ackerman-Schoendorf Custody Evaluation Scales. This information will be reproduced [] Read the full article Actuarial risk assessment for child abuse and neglect. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/actuarial-risk-assessm/

18.01.2022 Contempt jail sentences for Mother and Grandmother The matter came before the court for final hearing on 9 October, 2014 and, as is sometimes the case, the parties reached an agreement about how the proceedings should be resolved. Their agreement resolved, relevantly, the dispute between them about their children and I have already recounted the [] Read the full article Contempt jail sentences for Mother and Grandmother. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/contempt-jail-sentence/

18.01.2022 Adult sibling seeking a relationship and time with younger siblings Adult sibling Ms Cs application In the previous final orders, Ms C (adult sibling) was a minor who was a subject of proceedings between the parents. In these proceedings, Ms C, now aged 21 years, has made an application to spend time with her [] Read the full article Adult sibling seeking a relationship and time with younger siblings. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/adult-sibling-seeking-/

18.01.2022 Briginshaw test and what it means for family law There is no mathematical scale according to which degrees of certainty of intellectual conviction can be computed or valued. But there are differences in degree of certainty, which are real, and which can be intelligently stated, although it is impossible to draw precise lines, as upon [] Read the full article Briginshaw test and what it means for family law. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/briginshaw-test-and-wh/

16.01.2022 Leave to proceed against post-separation assets granted In Pinkett & Pinkett FCCA 712 (1 February 2018), the court allowed an Applicant Wife to proceed out of time (3 years) with an application for property settlement and spousal maintenance where there was little if any property at the time the deadline expired but the husband [] Read the full article Leave to proceed against post-separation assets granted. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/leave-to-proceed-again/

15.01.2022 Beanstalk Mums thanks for your support! Beanstalk is a supportive, inspirational community for single mothers from all walks of life. Beanstalk is for women who are grappling with their shiny new status of single mum, to those who are entirely happy with their single mum life. As per its namesake, Beanstalk is forever growing. Beanstalk [] Read the full article Beanstalk Mums thanks for your support!. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/beanstalk-mums-thanks-/

15.01.2022 Contempt sentences for Mother and Grandmother Contempt: A recent case published in mainstream press: The matter came before the court for final hearing on 9 October, 2014 and, as is sometimes the case, the parties reached an agreement about how the proceedings should be resolved. Their agreement resolved, relevantly, the dispute between them about their [] Read the full article Contempt sentences for Mother and Grandmother. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/contempt-sentences-for/

15.01.2022 Moving out of the family home will I lose my rights? We live in times where most families cant afford the luxury of one party moving out of the family home into other accomodation pending a property settlement. If you cant tolerate living with your former partner anymore, you will probably choose to make [] Read the full article Moving out of the family home will I lose my rights?. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/moving-out-of-the-fami/

12.01.2022 Copious amounts of evidence does not assist the Court The Court recently commented that copious quantities of evidence does not equate to quality of proof of issues. It is very important to focus on what the issue is, what proof is required and to then test relevance, admissibility and weight to be given to such [] Read the full article Copious amounts of evidence does not assist the Court. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/copious-amounts-of-evi/

11.01.2022 Baptism Order found to be procedurally unfair Was the order for the baptism of the child procedurally unfair? (Ground 3) As we have seen, the appellant submits that she was not given any reasonable warning of the possibility of the order requiring baptism being made and that, in making the order, the primary judge therefore [] Read the full article Baptism Order found to be procedurally unfair. 7 more words https://www.freedommediation.com.au/baptism-order-found-to/

11.01.2022 Deathbed filing of property settlement claims Deathbed claims The recent case of FROST (DECEASED) & WHOOTEN FamCAFC 177 highlights the importance of filing proceedings before the death of a party. Property settlement claims can only be made by, or against, parties while they are alive. If one of the parties dies before proceedings are filed, the [] Read the full article Deathbed filing of property settlement claims. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/deathbed-filing-of-pro/

11.01.2022 Subpoenas deemed to be a fishing expedition Subpoenas are a useful way of gathering evidence, but that evidence needs to be relevant to the issues in dispute, otherwise they amount to a fishing expedition, as discussed in a recent case: Could these documents possibly throw some light on the issues in the substantive proceedings? The [] Read the full article Subpoenas deemed to be a fishing expedition. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/subpoenas-deemed-to-be/

10.01.2022 Child abduction ring alleged by AFP breaking news from the ABC Three men have been arrested over an alleged plot to help women abduct children, portray their fathers as child abusers and then hide the children from authorities. Key points: Police said the group allegedly aimed to help women abduct and hide their children [] Read the full article Child abduction ring alleged by AFP. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/child-abduction-ring-a/

09.01.2022 Tipping & Barrington Spousal maintenance and high needs child Spousal Maintenance (interim) and general observations from the Court as to the costs of protracted litigation. Regarding spousal maintenance, the Full Court in Bevan & Bevan (1995) FLC 92-600 at 81981 held, inter alia, that an award of spousal maintenance requires the Court to make: (1) [] Read the full article Spousal maintenance and high needs child. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/spousal-maintenance-an/

07.01.2022 Aunt successful in application for nephew to live with her instead of father In a recent case, the maternal aunt was successful in obtaining an order that her 51/2 year old nephew live with her following her sisters death from cancer. It is not commonly known that you do not have to be a parent [] Read the full article Aunt successful in application for nephew to live with her. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/aunt-successful-in-app/

07.01.2022 Spousal maintenance capacity unclear Stenner & Stenner (No 2) FamCA 146 (9 March 2016) Spousal maintenance The following is annotated. For full case: This is an adjourned application for consideration of the Application in a Case filed by the wife on 20 November 2015 in which she seeks orders that (1) the husband [] Read the full article Spousal maintenance capacity unclear. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/spousal-maintenance-ca/

07.01.2022 Travel time how much is too much? Travel time Often parents focus on the distance between their respective homes when considering equal time arrangements. That really isnt the issue. When considering equal time arrangements (particularly with school age children), parents need to take into account the travel time for the children which they [] Read the full article Travel time how much is too much?. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/travel-time-how-much-i/

06.01.2022 Overseas divorce property settlement time limit does not apply CONCLUSIONS In my view, the legislation is clear. Divorce order relates to a divorce obtained pursuant to the Family Law Act. The statutory limitation in relation to property settlement applies only to parties to a divorce order. No part of the legislation, including the definition of [] Read the full article Overseas divorce property settlement time limit does not apply. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/overseas-divorce-prope/

06.01.2022 Forensic psychology and its role in parenting matters In the recent case of Halloran & Halloran FCCA 2825 (5 October 2018), an executive summary of relevant matters under the Family Law Act as they applied to this case was prepared by the appointed forensic psychologist: The Reports of Dr A Dr A is a consultant [] Read the full article Forensic psychology and its role in parenting matters. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/forensic-psychology-an/

05.01.2022 Flooding therapy for enmeshed children Flodding therapy In the recent case of Habib & Ibrahim, the court made orders for a child who was living with Parent A and rejecting Parent B, to live with Parent B and spend no time with Parent A for a period of 4 months. An except from the case: Dr [] Read the full article Flooding therapy for enmeshed children. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/flooding-therapy-for-e/

04.01.2022 Superannuation and divorce great article from Peter Switzer Superannuation and divorce Superannuation: Yesterday, the team on Sevens Weekend Sunrise asked me to help women turbo charge their super balances. The hosts pointed out that women retire with $50,000 less than men but they failed to mention that both male and female super balances are [] Read the full article Superannuation and divorce great article from Peter Switzer. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/superannuation-and-div/

04.01.2022 Withholding of child invokes a Recovery Order A father has failed in his bid to resist the making of a Recovery Order where he fails to return a child contrary to a Parenting Plan: Solos & Michaud FCCA 3050 (1 October 2018) In this application the mother has sought orders in the nature of [] Read the full article Withholding of child invokes a Recovery Order. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/withholding-of-child-i/

03.01.2022 Poor litigant does not prevent an indemnity costs order In the recent case of Kappel & Carlsson (No.2) FCCA 2973 (24 October 2018), the court made it abundantly clear that a poor litigant will not avoid a costs order, including an indemnity costs order, if they are unsuccessful: Ms Agresta brought to my attention a [] Read the full article Poor litigant does not prevent an indemnity costs order. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/poor-litigant-does-not/

03.01.2022 Undefended hearing proceeds in absence of father An example of the legal process rolling on whether or not litigants engage in the process: The ICL, Ms Kristine Medson, swore two affidavits on 6 September 2018. She deposed that she emailed the father on 14 June 2018, enclosing a copy of the orders made on 7 [] Read the full article Undefended hearing proceeds in absence of father. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/undefended-hearing-pro/

03.01.2022 Mother at risk of harm from children In the recent case of Watts & Lorreck, the court noted the family violence being perpetuated between mother and child but also child and mother. Taking into account the importance of not separating siblings, the immaturity of the children, and the ongoing risk of further incidences of family violence [] Read the full article Mother at risk of harm from children. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/mother-at-risk-of-harm/

02.01.2022 Jones v Dunkel Rule what does it mean? After the judge had finished summing up a juryman asked a direct question seeking further guidance upon the significance of the fact that the defendant Hegedus could have given evidence and did not. His question was: Rightly or wrongly I have it in my mind that [] Read the full article Jones v Dunkel Rule what does it mean?. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/jones-v-dunkel-rule-wh/

02.01.2022 The Australian Family Law System Australias family law system helps people resolve the legal aspects of family relationship issues, including family relationship breakdown. It encourages people to agree on arrangements without going to court. To help achieve this, the services listed below can help families by giving them information and where relevant, referrals to providers [] Read the full article The Australian Family Law System. https://www.freedommediation.com.au/the-australian-family-/