Family Law is one of the most complex and sensitive areas of law. At Richard Calley Family Lawyers we boast 5 Accredited Family Law Specialists; our highly qualified team will manage your Family Law matters with the upmost care and diligence. http://www.richardcalley.com.au/family-law-information/index.php Wed,7 Jan 2009 13:00:11 -1000 Wed,7 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -1000 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.1.0) http://www.feedforall.com http://www.richardcalley.com.au/images/rc_logo.gif http://www.richardcalley.com.au Family Law is one of the most complex and sensitive areas of law. At Richard Calley Family Lawyers we boast 5 Accredited Family Law Specialists; our highly qualified team will manage your Family Law matters with the upmost care and diligence. 88 45 As long ago as 8 November 2002, the federal Attorney- General announced that each of the Australian states and territories had agreed "to a referral of powers to the ACommonwealth in relation to dealing with property disputes relating to separating de facto couples".1 The Family Law (De Facto Property and Other Amendments) Bill is scheduled to be introduced to the commonwealth Parliament in the Spring sittings. To date, Queensland, New South Wales, Western Australia and Northern Territ http://www.richardcalley.com.au/family-law-information/property-division.php 7 Fri,7 Mar 2008 12:17:53 -1000 In December 2002, legislative changes involving superannuation were implemented to solve a long-standing problem in family law - namely, how to properly deal with an asset that is ordinarily not available for immediate division. Together with associated regulations, the provisions of the Family Law Legislation Amendment (Superannuation) Act 2001enable separating married couples and courts exercising jurisdiction under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (the Act) to effect a division of their superann http://www.richardcalley.com.au/family-law-information/superannuation.php 8 Fri,14 Mar 2008 12:17:53 -1000 http://www.richardcalley.com.au/family-law-information/relationships-act.php 16 Thu,3 Jul 2008 12:17:53 -1000 The enactment of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) represented a momentous shift in Australian attitudes to marriage, family and divorce. Previously, the Matrimonial Causes Act 1959 (Cth) had offered 14 grounds upon which divorce could be obtained, all of which required a finding that one party to a marriage was at ‘fault' and responsible for its end. The Family Law Act ushered in the current era of ‘no fault' divorce, in which divorce may be granted on the grounds of irretriev http://www.richardcalley.com.au/family-law-information/family-law-dispute-resolution.php 12 Fri,4 Apr 2008 12:17:53 -1000 When I am often confronted with the question, "What is it like to be a family lawyer?", my response is instantaneous - "There is never a dull moment in this jurisdiction".Welcome to life as a family lawyer. Handling emotional clients, juggling court filing deadlines and coping with unexpected twists and turns in the conduct of a case are all part and parcel of the job. The one pervading attribute that all family lawyers possess is a genuine love for people (or a voyeuristic i http://www.richardcalley.com.au/family-law-information/practicing-family-law.php 11 Tue,18 Mar 2008 12:17:53 -1000 Separation is normally one of the most difficult stages in a persons life. As well as dealing with the grief of the marital breakdown, many people struggle to make sense of the barrage of information and opinions relating to separation and divorce.At Richard Calley Family Lawyers, we're here to bust the myths associated with separation and divorce, and ensure that our clients are fully armed with the information they need to move forward with confidence towards a settlement of children' http://www.richardcalley.com.au/family-law-information/defacto-.php 14 Mon,19 May 2008 12:17:53 -1000 Megan ByrneJanuary 13, 2008DIVORCE lawyers call it D-Day: the Monday of the first full week back at work in the new year.For couples whose marriages are on the rocks, first comes the Christmas break - then the new year break-up. Tomorrow, the offices of family lawyers will be filled with the annual wave of broken hearts and bitter feelings.Melbourne family lawyers agree with a recent survey of 100 British law firms that indicates tomorrow is Divorce Day.Richard Calley, a family lawyer for 27 yea http://www.richardcalley.com.au/family-law-information/d-day-for-family-lawyers.php 13 12:17:53 -1000 On 15 April 2008, the Relationships Act 2008 (Vic) received assent. Amongst other, things, the Act establishes a Register through which a defacto or domestic couple can formally record the existence of their relationship (including same-sex couples).Victoria follows Tasmania in introducing a regulated system for the recognition of homosexual relationships. This coincides with the Federal Government's announcement today that it intends to rush through laws to overturn same-sex discrimination. http://www.richardcalley.com.au/family-law-information/significant-changes-for-defacto-couples.php 15 Wed,21 May 2008 12:17:53 -1000