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NEWSLETTER FAMILY LAW
MAY 2007

MAIN PAGE DE FACTO LAWS SHARED PARENTING MEET OUR TEAM

JODYLEE BARTAL

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Welcome to the first edition of the Family Law Newsletter. At Russell Kennedy we are conscious of the effect Family Law matters have on people so we have developed a newsletter to provide practical information on topical issues, case summaries and judgements to help you.

 

Family Law is an increasingly technical and specialised area of law and at Russell Kennedy we have a team with significant depth, skills and expertise to deal with any Family Law matter. Clients seek our expert advice regarding matrimonial or defacto relationship disputes, child residence and contact issues, prenuptial agreements, child support and maintenance matters, property settlements and more.

We strive to achieve the best possible result as quickly as possible, so that our clients can concentrate on getting on with life. As this is our first edition, we welcome your feedback and suggestions on the type of information and topics that you would like to see covered in future editions. For any queries or for further information please contact me on 03 9609 1552.

CHANGES TO THE LAW RELATING TO DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPS
The laws relating to de facto relationships are currently within the jurisdiction of the State legislation and State courts. 

Due to the referral of powers by most States and Territories to the Commonwealth, this area of the law will be the subject of significant change in the near future.  It is believed that the Bill will be tabled in Federal Parliament later this year and it appears to have the support of the major parties.
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SHARED PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND DECISION MAKING
On 1 July 2006 the Family Law Amendment (Shared Parental Responsibility) Act 2006 (“the Act”) came into effect, reforming the existing Family Law Act 1975.

The Act has introduced a presumption of “equal shared parental responsibility”.  This means that both parents have an equal role in making decisions about “major long term issues”.  That is, the decision must be made jointly.
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