Category: Family Law

A lot of parents may ask themselves ‘how much maintenance should I pay?’ if they are financially supporting their children and/or spouse. The answer to...

What rights do grandparents have to see their grandchildren whose parents are involved in divorce or separation? Apparently, grandparents do have the right to see...

What are legal rights of parents after separation? Often, parties wonder about their rights as a mother or rights as a father following a divorce or separation. A...

It is not uncommon for a parent to decide that moving interstate with child after separation is the best plan of action. They may also...

“How long do I have to pay child support” is a common question that parents ask. According to Australian Law, parents have the duty and obligation...

People who are going through legal family matters may think to themselves “my family lawyers should be one of the best in Australia in providing...

If you are based in Victoria and have recently divorced or separated from a de facto relationship, the topic of “Fathers Rights Victoria” is important for you....

Is spousal maintenance taxable in Australia? Parents are not required to declare any spousal support payments to the Australian Taxation Office. Spousal maintenance is not taxable. However, parents must...

Can a parent keep a child from the other parent in Australian child custody cases? In most cases, this is not generally allowed even if it is...

Some may people or family members may ask themselves “does inheritance have to be shared with a spouse?”. The answer to this depends on a variety of...

Divorcing or separating couples will eventually need a form 11 consent orders kit. A consent order is basically a legal document that confirms an agreement between two...

Following a divorce or separation, parties often wonder if they have to pay stamp duty on divorce property settlement. Firstly, let’s go over the meaning...

A question that may pop up in a person’s mind is “how much does it cost to handle family law matters?”. Both parties are liable...

Some people may wonder ‘what are fathers' rights to see child’ on child custody matters. Can a father win custody of their children after divorce?...

The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia continues to handle numerous parental responsibility cases in Australia. As stated in the Family Law Act 1975, parental responsibility refers to all...

People may wonder how the best interests of the child cases affect family law proceedings. But what are the best interests of the child or children? According...

People may not realise how beneficial it is to have the best family lawyer in Sydney working on their cases. Solicitors make sure that clients receive a...

The topic of Form 11 family court WA relates to consent orders in Western Australia (WA). Consent orders are legally binding orders much like family court orders....