Understanding Counselling in Family Law Matters

 The Family Law Act of 1975 covers the best interests of Australian families. There are a number of reasons why Family Law Act of 1975 may come into play. A children’s lawyer will enforce this law act in order to find resolutions for parenting orders and spousal maintenance matters.

The Family Law Act of 1975 also assists with making better decisions when it comes to property settlement.

What is a Section 60I Certificate?

The Family Law Act 1975 requires parents who cannot come to an agreement about their child’s parenting arrangements, must attend mediation. Parents must also obtain a Certificate of Attendance (Section 60I Certificate) before an Application for a parenting Order, can be made to the court.

The types of section 60I certificates, which may be issued are:

• You did not attend because the other party refused to or failed to attend
• You did not attend because the practitioner (mediator) considered that your circumstances were not appropriate for Family Dispute Resolution
• You did not attend and the parties did not make a genuine effort to resolve the issues
• You did attend and the other party (or you) did not make a genuine effort to resolve issues

Parenting Orders

A parenting order covers the care of any children involved in a separation or divorce. Family counselling Perth can help parents come to terms with the road ahead. Counselling may be avoided in the following circumstances;

• If there is a history of violence
• If any of the children have been abused by one or both of the parents
• If the effort of resolution might lead to abuse of a child by one or both of the parents

Why is counselling a good idea?

For some parties, counselling is a very good way to come to a parenting agreement without even needing to go to court. This saves stress, emotional difficulty as well as money. All information revealed during sessions remains confidential and is only revealed if consent is given and participants are over 18. Therefore no specific details are used in court unless it is about violence and abuse. Professionals offering family counselling Perth can break that confidentiality in circumstances such as follow;

• A child is at risk of harm and disclose will protect them
• A person or property is at risk of harm or damage and discourse can prevent that
• Someone intends to commission damage or violence to property and it can be prevented
• An independent childrens lawyer representing a child’s interests alone may be told information that would normally be confidential

When is counselling needed?

Family counselling Perth is a good idea when there is a chance that both parties can come to an agreement. There are significant emotional ramifications that result from break-ups and counselling is a way to manage emotions and come to legal agreement. With a professional helping, both parties can overcome emotions and make much better decisions for everyone involved.