FDSS Articles
Best Interests of the Child VS Parental Rights and
The paramountcy of the welfare of the child must in...
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Protection Orders: The Court’s Focus is on Necessity, Not
Understanding the court’s focus on the necessity of protection orders...
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Can I Apply to Write Off Legal Aid Debt?
Navigating the legal system can be financially and emotionally draining,...
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The Stress Consumed Me: A Mother’s Past Struggle During
Jessie, a dedicated and loving mother, recently shared her story...
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Self-Representation in the Family Court Goes Beyond Just Filling
Representing yourself in the Family Court is a challenging but...
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Can I Represent Myself in the Family Court in
Yes, you can represent yourself in Family Court. The system...
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Understanding Family Court Realities: Preparing Your Strategy and Expectations
Many parents who approach us—whether they have lawyers representing them...
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Breaking the Cycle: Shaping a Stress-Free Co-Parenting Future
It’s worth exploring alternative solutions like conflict coaching, family therapy,...
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Should Children Bear the Burden of Choosing Between Parents
Cases like Alex’s reveal the dangers of allowing children to...
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Parenting Styles and Conflict After Separation: The Hidden Battle
Trying to control or change the other parent’s parenting style...
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When Children Are Caught in the Crossfire: Understanding and
When children manipulate situations in separated homes, it’s often a...
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The Cost of not consulting the other parent about
The Family Court ruled that Ms. Horton was in contempt...
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Is a Lawyer Necessary from the Outset of Relationship
The Relationship Property Act 1976 doesn’t require you to have...
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The Hidden Pitfalls of the Family Court: Shifting Focus
Family court is structured as an adversarial process where each...
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Using Nonviolent Communication for Constructive Dialogue Between Divorced Parents
Nonviolent Communication (NVC), created by psychologist Marshall Rosenberg, offers a...
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Seeing Both Sides: Strategic Thinking for Family Separation Success
Understanding another perspective doesn’t mean agreement—it means empowering yourself with...
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Why You Should Avoid Litigation Unless Absolutely Necessary
Litigation should be a last resort for separated parents because...
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Finding Peace: A Mother’s Journey to Reconnect with Her
Two years. That’s how long Sarah, a mother caught in...
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Significant Disparity: Family Mediation Vs. Family Court
Why 80% of family-related disputes are opting for formal litigation...
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Carrying the Weight: Managing Grief and Stress After Separation
But just like any backpack, the weight begins to shift...
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When the Courtroom Becomes a Battlefield in Family Litigation
One case in the Court of Appeal in New Zealand,...
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Family Separation Is Like A Temporary Storm That You
Family separation and dealing with the Family Court proceedings is...
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Ten Years Old Protection Order Was Declined To Be
In a recent High Court case, M v N [2016]...
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Grief is a personal journey, and while we can’t
Grief is an intensely personal journey, and while we can't...
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High Conflict: Is My Child Telling Me “What I
Children, being vulnerable and still developing, are not equipped to...
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The Family Court process is just one part of
What you write in affidavits shapes your future co-parenting relationship...
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New Proposed Bill to Prevent Misuse of Family Court
The Victims of Family Violence (Strengthening Legal Protections) Legislation Bill...
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Family Mediation: Beyond Resolving Disputes
Many parents initially resist mediation because they believe there is...
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Bridging the Access-to-Justice Gap Through Community-Led Services
Providing only court forms and applications to self-represented parties without...
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Navigating Family Separation: Essential Tips for Emotional Survival and
Going through family separation or divorce can be very difficult,...
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Invisible Wounds: Healing Post-Separation Begins With Acknowledging The Emotional
Acknowledging your feelings and emotions post-separation is a powerful tool,...
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Overcoming Learned Helplessness And Self-Sabotage During Family Separation And
Learned helplessness and self-sabotage are struggles that many people face,...
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Issues to conisder when separated
Issues to consider during separation Going through a separation or...
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