Family law : an Australian guide / Ian Serisier.

Chatswood, N.S.W. : LexisNexis Australia, 2023.

1st edition

201596

Domestic relations -- Australia.

Domestic relations courts -- Australia.

1. Introduction

2. Jurisdiction

3. Divorce - ending the relationship

4. Negotiations, mediations, arbitrations and alternative dispute resolution

5. Parenting and LAT proceedings

6. Property and financial proceedings

7. Spousal maintenance

8. Child support and child maintenance

9. Self-represented litigant

10. Documenting a family law settlement

11. First court event, short hearing and conciliation conference

12. Drafting affidavits

13. Drafting orders

14. Evidence, expert evidence and document disclosure

15. Costs

16. Appeals.

This useful book has been designed to simplify the complex structure and procedures of Australian family law for the non-specialist lawyer practising in other areas of law affected by a family law matter, professionals working in related fields such as social workers, accountants and psychologists, and individuals who find themselves parties to a family law matter through either separation or divorce, especially self-represented litigants. Written by an author with extensive experience practising in family law matters, it offers clear explanations of family law concepts supported by references to the pertinent legislation and case law. - Publisher's website.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Written for non-family lawyers and other professionals such as psychologies who find themselves parties to family law matters

9780409356830

xiv, 123 pages ; 25 cm