Any separation is incredibly difficult, and can cause a great deal of emotional and financial strain for all parties involved.…
When you enter into a marriage or a relationship, the thought of divorce or separation can seem unfathomable. However, the…
Mediation is both a common and (almost always) necessary step for resolving parenting issues, as the Family Law Act makes…
Separating from your partner is difficult both emotionally and financially. When you separate, as well as potentially paying any costs…
The High Court has just handed down judgement in the case of Masson v Parsons (Court pseudonyms) which concerned sperm…
Although many people assume that their family law matter will end up in court, this doesn’t have to be the…
Co-parenting a child following a divorce or separation can be incredibly challenging; particularly if the relationship didn’t end amicably. However,…
A Family Report is used to provide a court with an independent assessment of a family law dispute. It offers…
Choosing to end a marriage is an incredibly difficult decision and one that can cause a large amount of emotional…
A Consent Order (or Court Order) is a legally enforceable document and, as a result, you should abide by it…
If you’re looking to take your child or children to another town, city, state or country, you will need the…
It is not uncommon for clients to tell us they are ready to start court action if necessary to deal…
Since the inception of the Family Law Act in 1975 and the establishment of the Family Court, the difficulties the…
Court can be a scary and emotionally draining experience. However, depending on your matter, you may be able to avoid…
If you and your partner separate, one of the toughest decisions you might be faced with is who the children…
A divorce can be an incredibly stressful time for anyone involved. All parties want to achieve the best possible outcome…
Although many court cases follow existing laws, some cases set new precedents or interpret the law in different ways. As…
The law that governs marriage in Australia is the Marriage Act 1961. This sets out who can marry, who can…
2018 proved to be a big year for family law in Australia, with numerous changes made to legislation. In this…
The Family Law Act acknowledges the importance of children having a relationship with their grandparents. The Act does not give…
If you’ve been in a long distance relationship with a partner from a country other than Australia, it may seem…
Financial Agreements before marriage have been growing in popularity since the 2000s and family lawyers around the world have witnessed…
Continued financial contributions towards school fees and extracurricular activities are often one of the most controversial of subjects between divorced…
One of the main financial concerns when a marriage breaks down is often around how home loans, the marital home…
If you are going through a divorce or separation, there is a high chance that you are going through a…
There is no sugar coating this – separation and divorce can often be a brutal process that has the potential…
This article looks broadly at how an investment property or asset is treated during a divorce and how investment assets…
As a parent, while you may have completed your divorce and have all legal and financial aspects covered, there is…
Family discretionary trusts are a feature of the financial affairs of many families. They are a commonly used vehicle through…
The business family consists of owners, spouses/partners and their children. In the event of a marriage breakdown, protecting the family…
The Government’s plan for all Australian residents (including children) to have an online Health Record presents an unacceptable risk to…
In the post-separation and divorce world, there are many things that as a parent you will never have had to…
Chances are that if you are reading this article, you are already going through a separation or you are considering…
In other articles we have discussed “Who Gets What’ in a Property Settlement which largely deals with the past and the…
While we have already covered the topic of “Who Gets What in a Property Settlement?” – this article looks more…
Child maintenance [legally defined as child support] can be broadly defined as providing financial help with a child's everyday living…
Parents who separate or divorce, will have to consider the continued financial wellbeing of their children when their relationship breaks…
If you have recently separated or are considering separating from your current partner, you will naturally be asking yourself if…
While there are plenty of legal measures in place to try and safeguard the continued emotional and financial well-being of…
While the arrangements for the children will differ from family to family post separation, this article looks at shared parenting…
As a parent, one of the questions you will dread most is “why are you divorcing?” or “why are you…
Going through a separation or divorce is without a doubt one of the most emotional and stressful experiences one can…
There is no denying that in today’s society social media has become an important platform, and whilst it can be…