A Simple Guide to the Victorian Court System
We hear the term ‘going to court’ on a regular basis, but did you know there are actually several different courts and tribunals in the Victorian system? The role of each court and tribunal is to ...
Child Custody Arrangements – Which Works Best for Your Situation?
With almost half of marriages ending in separation or divorce, married life does not always have a happy ending. When children are involved, divorce can get messy and devising custody agreements can b...
Binding Death Benefit Nomination – What Is It? Do I Need One?
Many people don’t realise that superannuation is not an estate asset; Therefore, it does not automatically go to the estate of the deceased. It is also not necessarily covered in a Will, so it is es...
Intervention Orders – What Are They?
Civil orders that prohibit a person from committing a certain action against another person, intervention orders (formerly known as restraining orders) are typically granted to protect people from dom...
Creating a Parenting Plan that Works for Everyone
Separation and divorce is a hard time for everyone, but especially for the children involved. In Australia, separating parents are encouraged to work out co-parenting arrangements for their children b...
Mediation - What to Expect
A simpler and more cost-effective alternative to pursuing litigation or other formal legal processes, mediation is a common method used to resolve disputes where negotiations have so far failed. At Ro...
Prenuptial Agreements – What Are They? What is Involved? Should you Sign One?
A legally binding contract signed by two people before marrying, prenuptial agreements (or prenups as they are more commonly called) cover financial issues and future of assets in the event of a divor...
The Effect of Marriage, Divorce and Separation on Your Will
Whether you’re venturing into a new relationship, entering into marriage or considering separation or divorce, it is important to understand the effect these relationship changes can have on your Wi...
What Happens When a De Facto Partner Dies Without a Will?
Since 2009, Australian family law has treated married couples and de facto couples essentially same, provided they meet the de facto criteria. In the event of a relationship breakup, they should have ...
How to Tell Your Children You Are Separating
If you and your partner have decided to separate, you might be wondering how best to tell your children. How should you talk to your child? What can you say and do to help them get through the process...
Parenting After Separation – Parental Responsibility Vs Custody
Until 1995, a parent who did not want their former partner to have access to their children could ask the Court to grant them ‘sole custody’. This is no longer the case and the term ‘sole custod...
Divorce – Helping Children Cope
If you're going through a divorce, no doubt one of your biggest concerns is how it will affect your kids. Telling your children that you're separating and trying to help them through it is no doubt on...
