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Yamada & Cain – [2013] FamCAFC 64 This is a case involving the “best interests of the child”. The mother appealed orders placing the child in the care of the paternal great aunt. The child, Z, was born in July 2005 and lived with her paternal great aunt (“the aunt”) from the time she was a baby […]
When making any Court Orders or varying a Child Support Agreement, the court must always consider the best interests of the child. Factors which determine whether or not arrangements are in the best interests of the child include: the benefit of the child in having a relationship with both parents, the need to protect the […]
Family breakdown is a very difficult time for a child, or children, and there are many issues that need to be considered to ensure that decisions are made in the child’s best interests. When parents separate, proper arrangements need to be made for the ongoing financial, physical and emotional support of their children. The obligations […]
There is a strong preference in Australia for parents to reach an agreement regarding custody without resorting to litigation. In the hope of achieving this goal, parents are required to attend dispute resolution and make an effort to resolve any custody issues on their own. If you are able to finalise custody through a parenting […]
By its very nature, separation and divorce is difficult, emotionally draining, and has a major impact on your life. However, if you have children, this emotional toll is only amplified. Your children may experience a lot of pain as you and your spouse or partner separate and they adjust to a new lifestyle of splitting […]
Wilson & Wilson – [2013] FamCAFC 43 This is an appeal on parenting orders granted by the Federal Magistrate Court. The father appealed orders by the court granting the mother permission to relocate their child from Sydney to Newcastle. The appeal was accepted and remanded for a rehearing. The father, aged 57 and the mother, aged […]
Lorreck & Watts – [2012] FMCAfam 977 This appeal was brought before the Family Court in Canberra and raised the question of which parent has to pay for the travel costs for children’s visits to the other parent. Ms. Lorreck, the mother, and Mr. Watts, the father, had two children. In June 2012, the court gave orders […]
A Binding Child Support Agreement takes the form of a Binding Financial Agreement, but it relates to child support. Binding Child Support Agreements can only be entered into after both parties have received legal advice from separate lawyers. Such advice is also required before terminating an agreement. The amount payable under a Binding Child Support […]
The Court considers a wide range of discretionary factors in making decisions about children. The priority of the Court is always to ensure that the best interests of the children are met. Additional considerations for the Court are: any views expressed by the child; various aspects of the child’s relationship with each parent; the likely […]
Grandparents (or with an ongoing relationship with the children) can apply for an order to spend time with them. As long as it is in their best interest, children have a right to spend time with significant people in their lives. Grandparents must show that an order to spend time with the children is in […]
The Family Law Act aims to ensure that the best interests of children are met by: ensuring children have the benefit of both their parents having meaningful involvement in their lives; protecting children from physical or psychological harm; ensuring that children receive adequate and proper parenting; and ensuring that parents meet their responsibilities towards their […]
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Vanessa Mathews is the founder and managing director of Mathews Family Law & Mediation Specialists, and has the rare combination of social work qualifications and experience, combined with nearly 20 years’ experience as a lawyer and mediator; it makes her approach to resolving legal relationship issues both sensible and sensitive.
She is a fully accredited family law specialist, mediator, family dispute resolution practitioner and parenting coordinator with a commerce degree – adding a financially astute aspect to her practice.
Vanessa has extensive experience in complex issues that arise from relationship breakdown, and works in partnership with her clients,
who regularly describe her as empathetic
Vanessa is an active member of the family law profession and
a member of the:
Vanessa and Mathews Family Law & Mediation Specialists
are regularly recognised as a ‘Leading Victorian Family
Lawyer’, ‘Recommended Family Law Mediator’ and a
‘Leading Victorian Family Law Firm’ by Doyle’s Guide to
the Australian Legal Profession.
Get Started With Vanessa
Vanessa Mathews is the founder and managing director of Mathews Family Law & Mediation Specialists, and has the rare combination of social work qualifications and experience, combined with nearly 20 years’ experience as a lawyer and mediator; it makes her approach to resolving legal relationship issues both sensible and sensitive.
She is a fully accredited family law specialist, mediator, family dispute resolution practitioner and parenting coordinator with a commerce degree – adding a financially astute aspect to her practice.
Vanessa has extensive experience in complex issues that arise from relationship breakdown, and works in partnership with her clients,
who regularly describe her as empathetic
Vanessa is an active member of the family law profession and
a member of the:
Vanessa and Mathews Family Law & Mediation Specialists
are regularly recognised as a ‘Leading Victorian Family
Lawyer’, ‘Recommended Family Law Mediator’ and a
‘Leading Victorian Family Law Firm’ by Doyle’s Guide to
the Australian Legal Profession.
Get Started With Vanessa
