The Family Matters Show

Community Questions - Take 7


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This month Ben and Heather addressed a wide array of family law questions from the community, touching on a number of common issues faced by people going through divorce and separation.

The questions included:

  1. Medical Court Orders: I have court orders giving me sole parental responsibility for my child's medical matters, but the medical centre is still allowing my ex to make decisions.  What should I do?
  2. Passport Applications: I want to go overseas with my child, but my ex won't sign the passport application.  What can I do?
  3. Visitation in Prison:  My ex has gone to prison recently.  Can I prevent future visitation by my children?
  4. Mediation Costs: It's been recommended that I have a solicitor & a barrister at mediation.  Do I need to go to this expense?
  5. Domestic Violence: I failed to show up at to court when police charged my ex for domestic violence.  Will this count against me in Family Court?
  6. Relocation: My partner is relocating.  Do we need to get a lawyer involved to change parenting arrangements?
  7. Property Settlement: If I buy a new car before the property settlement is completed can my ex make a claim on the car?
  8. Advising Your Ex: Do I have to advise my ex that I've enrolled our child in daycare, when the child lives with me 100% of the time and I'm paying the costs?
  9. Supervised Visits: At what age can a child choose not to attend supervised visits?
  10. ...more
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