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Answering all your Family Law questions about Separation Planning, Divorce, Parenting Arrangements, Property Division, Child Support, Spousal Maintenance.
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What is the difference between Division 1 and Division 2 in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia?
Understanding which division your case falls under can help determine how the case will be handled in terms of procedure and timeline.
Dividing Property After a De Facto Relationship Ends: What You Need to Know
This article is for anyone who has been in a de facto relationship and is now separated or considering separation.
Family Court Proceedings: What to Do If You’ve Been Served
This article is for anyone who has received Family Law Court documents and needs clear guidance on their next steps.
I am concerned that my former partner will travel overseas with my child and not return – what can I do?
This article explains how parents can urgently protect their child from being taken overseas without consent through Watchlist Orders, passport injunctions, and Parenting Orders—and why engaging a Specialist Family Lawyer is crucial for success.
Changing a Child’s Name After Separation: Understanding your Legal Rights
A child’s name is an important part of their identity and changing it after separation is not always straightforward.
Why Is It Important to Know If You’re in a De Facto Relationship in Australian Family Law?
In Australian Family Law, knowing whether you are in a de facto relationship is crucial because it determines your legal rights and responsibilities if the relationship ends.
Military and Police personnel – two key considerations when navigating a parenting dispute and why you need an experienced Family Lawyer.
Being in the Military or Police or being the ex-spouse of someone in the Military or Police comes with a unique set of challenges, specifically when it comes to regular relocation.
The 4 Biggest Risks of Not Formalising Your Family Law Property Settlement
If you do not formalise your property division by way of an Application for Consent Orders or a Binding Financial Agreement, you will find yourself exposed to a number of high-risk situations that could affect your financial future.
Does My Income Affect My Family Law Property Settlement?
It is not unusual for one party to sacrifice their career in order to raise the family while the other continues to progress their career, earn a higher income and become the breadwinner.
The Top 4 things Business Owners should do when Separating
If you and your former partner own a business and are going through a separation there are 4 important aspects, unique to your circumstances that you should consider.
What are without prejudice communications and why are they helpful?
“Without prejudice” communications refer to discussions or correspondence between parties that are intended to be confidential and cannot be used as evidence in court if the matter proceeds to litigation.
Separated and living under the one roof – Can we Divorce?
In short – yes, you can divorce whilst living under the same roof.
