A paper concerning the education session delivered to Tasmanian family law practitioners 25 November 2022 Speakers: Judge Sandra Taglieri – Division 2 FCFCOA; Justice McGuire – Division 1 FCFCOA; and Kristen Wylie – Tasmania Legal Aid
An introduction and guide to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. As part of your separation, to legally resolve arrangements for your children or divide up your assets, you might find yourself at the FCFCOA. This video shares tips to help you understand what to expect if you have to attend a court hearing, whether in person or electronically.
Did you know, you don’t need to argue? If it is safe to do so, there is a better way to separate. You can take ownership of your dispute. This video provides tips on how to separate smarter - whether you agree or partially agree, perhaps you can’t agree at all.
When making family law orders, the Courts are often required to determine school-related issues such as which parent will collect the child/ren from school on certain days or which school the child/ren will attend. The Courts acknowledge that litigation about these issues can be stressful for families and children, and that the implementation of court orders has the potential to create challenges for schools (including kindergartens and childcare providers) and schools need to address the needs of children and parents in these difficult circumstances.
The first port of call for schools and families is to check whether the particular school already has an existing policy in dealing with parenting orders made by the Courts. Many schools engage specialist service providers for this purpose. While the Courts cannot provide schools with legal advice, the links below from the respective State and Territory Departments of Education may assist schools and families in better understanding what their obligations are in relation to family law orders.
The Courts continue to acknowledge the significant role schools play in supporting the children of families who may be in conflict.
Family Law Policy - Education (act.gov.au)
Family law guidelines (nsw.gov.au)
Custody issues in education (www.sa.gov.au)
The Department for Education, Children and Young People Tasmania (decyp.tas.gov.au)
Decision Making Responsibilities for Students: Policy | education.vic.gov.au
Contact us (education.qld.gov.au) / FAQS Same day student absence notification (education.qld.gov.au)
State schools are referred to the Departmental Intranet for information about family law matters affecting State schools.
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