On 6 September 2019 the Full Court of the Family Court of Australia delivered its judgment in the matter of Ellwood & Ravenhill [2019] FamCAFC 153. The relevant factual background was as follows: Mr Ravenhill (the father) commenced co-habitation with Ms Ellwood (the mother) on 1 June 1999 and they married on 2 February 2001.…
In complicated child custody disputes, the Australian family court may impose detailed parenting orders that outline the responsibilities and rights of each parent. In general, these are designed to be easy to follow, and most parents don’t have any problems with them, although a consultation with an experienced family lawyer can be advisable. However, people…