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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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When should I make an Application for Divorce?
The Divorce Order itself, purely relates to ending the legal marriage. Filing for Divorce is a separate process to finalising a property settlement or making formal arrangements for parenting matters.
Changes to the Family Law Act 1975: What Parents Need to Know
A breakdown of the key amendments to the Family Law Act 1975, as of 6 May 2024.
Likely Outcomes of a Family Law Spousal Maintenance Matter
3 real Family Law case studies detailing the circumstances, recommended steps to take and outcomes for those going through a Spousal Maintenance matter.
Likely Outcomes of a Family Law Property Settlement
3 real Family Law case studies detailing the circumstances, recommended steps to take and outcomes for those going through a Property Settlement / Property Division matter.
Likely Outcomes of a Family Law Parenting Matter
3 real Family Law case studies detailing the circumstances, recommended steps to take and outcomes for those going through a Parenting matter.
Likely Outcomes of a Family Law Separation and Divorce
3 real Family Law case studies detailing the circumstances, recommended steps to take and outcomes for those dealing with Separation and Divorce.
Family Law Frequently Asked Questions
Answering all your Family Law questions about Separation Planning, Divorce, Parenting Arrangements, Property Division, Child Support, Spousal Maintenance.
Podcast: A step-by-step guide to Divorce from Family Lawyer, Anna Roberts
Are you in an unhappy or unhealthy marriage, and have been thinking about separation? If you’re unsure of the first steps to take, or what might be ahead of you, be sure to listen to this enlightening interview with Family Lawyer, Anna Roberts.
Why it is so important to plan for Separation and Divorce?
Given that the majority of intimate partnerships are not lifelong, it is interesting that we rarely consider the implications of relationship breakdown until it is upon us.
Collaborative practice
Collaborative practice is a dispute resolution process that can be highly successful in reaching a resolution in Family Law property and/or parenting disputes.
Can I oppose an Application for Divorce filed by my spouse?
Since 1975, Australia has had a “no fault” Divorce system.
Do Children have Rights to See Their Parents?
If a parent loses the capacity to make decisions for themselves, can their appointed guardian decide who can and cannot have contact with the parent?
