Category: Divorce & Family Law

If you have been living together with your partner for a couple of years,  or have a child together,  or maybe share some property and...

Sometimes in family law, an unfavourable result for one parent will result in family court orders not being followed by them. It is important to...

If you are a parent concerned about the wellbeing of your children, you may be interested to learn about grounds for sole custody in Australia....

Following a divorce or separation, one party may be struggling to support themselves financially, and here is where the concept of spousal maintenance arises. But…...

Are you considering a binding financial agreement but unsure of whether it is right for you? Spoiler alert. A binding financial agreement is typically a...

If you are a father going through a divorce or separation in Australia, you may be concerned about father’s custody rights in Australia. The common...

The last thing anyone wants to worry about following the breakdown of a marriage is the legal requirements that follow in an application for divorce....

The notion of parental responsibility will inevitably arise in family law disputes involving the parenting arrangements of your children. As such, you must be well...

When one partner acts abusive or violent towards another, a typical result is that an apprehended violence order will be taken out against them to...

How long does it take to get a divorce in Australia? Whether you want to move on with your life or whatever your reasons may...

A big consideration in getting divorced for most people is inevitably the cost of getting divorced. This is why a question that comes up all...

Following a divorce or separation, women often wish to change their name back to their family name or maiden name. The purpose of this article...

The question of what the best interests of the child are comes up quite often in family law. This is because the phrase is applicable...

Generally speaking, the question of 'What am I entitled to in a divorce in Australia?' does not have a straightforward answer. This is because every...

Due to the high tensions of a divorce or separation, a common occurrence is that one parent will often try to prevent contact between their...

If you are thinking about divorce or separation, or if you have just recently gotten divorced or separated, no matter your situation, the smartest thing...

Child custody laws in Australia cover a wide variety of fields which will be essential for you to know following a divorce or separation. This...

Divorce property settlements can be nasty things. Tensions are often high following a divorce or separation amongst former couples, and this is only exacerbated by...