Parenting Plans and Consent Orders are agreements that set out parenting arrangements for separated or divorced couples with children. Both of these types of agreements are encouraged by the court and...
In an earlier blog post, we answered your questions about The Legal Side of Divorce to demystify some of the tricky legal aspects of divorce, which can be overwhelming at such an emotional time in y...
Annulment is the cancellation of a marriage when the Court is convinced that the marriage was not legal. In Australia, marriage annulment is sometimes called a “declaration of nullity of marriage”...
Dividing your assets after a separation can be a lengthy and complicated business if it’s not done according to the law. To avoid complications in the future, we strongly encourage you to seek legal...
Child support is the financial support paid by one parent to the other, to help with the costs of a child aged under 18. The law says that both parents have a duty to support their children financial...
Separating from your partner can be an emotional time, not only for you and your partner, but for everyone in the family. In families with children, the separation of parents can be particularly hard ...
If you are about to be married, you and your partner may be thinking about a Prenuptial Agreement. A Prenuptial Agreement is an agreement between parties prior to marriage. Couples are able to ente...
What is Family Dispute Resolution? Family dispute resolution means trying to reach an agreement about your family arrangements when you are separated, divorced or have had your marriage annulled, or ...
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence in any form, there are a number of services that you can reach out to. Seeking legal advice can be one step that you take in responding to ...
Deciding to end your marriage can be one of the most stressful decisions you’ll ever make, and one of the most significant life changes you’ll experience. During this very emotional time, you�...
What Does the Term De Facto Mean? The Family Law Act recognises your relationship as “de facto” if you live together as a couple regardless of your sex. The Act treats de facto relationships diffe...
The only requirement for a divorce is the ‘irretrievable breakdown’ of a marriage. This is proved by the husband and wife having been separated for 12 months with no likelihood of getting back ...
