This blog will discuss the topic of “family law articles.” We will explore what family law articles are, the kinds of subject matter discussed in family law articles and the benefits of family law articles.
Family law is a complex field of law. This is more so because each matter is extremely personal, making all involved parties more concerned and anxious about the issue. Therefore, people value having access to important information about family law.
Family law articles generally consist of information on divorce, child custody, child separation, spousal maintenance, family courts etc. They act as important and informative sources of knowledge for anyone who is in the midst of a family law matter.
Family lawyers draft family law articles to keep everyone informed about any updates in family law legislation, or general information such as steps to get a divorce etc. Read on below to find out the advantages of reading such blogs.
What Topics Do Family Law Articles Cover?
These articles cover all family law topics. But, what falls under family law? Given below is a table that includes some of the topics that fall under family law:
| Divorce | Adoption |
| Child support payments | Family court appeals etc |
| Spousal maintenance payments | Parents rights following divorce |
| Child custody | Grandparents rights |
| Legal costs of family law matters | De facto separation |
| Domestic violence | Property settlement |
| Marriage | Parenting disputes |
There are multiple other topics under family law. In fact, some topics are interlinked with others. For instance, divorce or de facto separation between partners who have child/ren together will undoubtedly include matters regarding child custody arrangements, visitation schedules etc.
Similarly, articles on parenting disputes will include a variety of different topics such as parenting plans, parenting orders and consent orders. Notably, other relatives such as grandparents can also be involved in family disputes, making such articles relevant even for them.
Grandparents would also need to be aware of their legal rights to visit and maintain contact with their grandchildren after a divorce or separation.
Under domestic violence, these articles discuss essential information regarding domestic violence orders and apprehended violence orders, including information on the application process.
Therefore, these articles cover the most important topics that each party dealing with a family law matter must be aware of.
Advantages Of Reading Family Law Articles
For those who are in the midst of a family law matter, reading such articles is very important. This is because family law is very complex. Moreover, the legislation on family law includes a lot of jargon, making it hard for everyone to completely understand each issue.
In Australia, the Family Law Act (1975) is the governing legislation for all matters under family law. It is quite difficult to find relevant sections under the Act as the legislation is quite extensive.
Family law blogs include various important sections of the Act, allowing readers to better understand the specific sections that relates to their matter.
Moreover, the articles also refer to case studies that can help readers understand how the laws work in the real world. Family law case studies help clients understand how lawyers and family courts handle similar matters.
In Australia, quite often different jurisdictions have different laws regarding the same or similar issue. Certain family law blogs tackle subject matter relevant to those specific jurisdictions. Therefore, it is important to stay informed about these differences in laws and regulations.
These articles are always easy to read. This really proves advantageous because, as mentioned above, the laws and rules are otherwise filled with jargon that is hard to comprehend. Blogs on family law aim to convey this complex information in a way that is easy to read and understand.
For instance, we also publish articles on the Family Law Act (click here for example) for lawyers and clients to quickly access various sections of the Family Law Act.
Where To Find Family Law Articles?
A leading family law firm will maintain family law blogs to publish updated family law articles regularly. You must actively engage with these blogs to stay informed about any given issue. Regardless of whether or not you are involved in a family law matter, it is wise to stay updated with such topics.
This is because, of all the fields of law, family law is the most personal one. By reading such articles, you can also help your loved ones by giving necessary information, if they are in urgent need of clarification regarding any family law matter.
Moreover, divorce is common around the world. It is advisable to be informed about divorce law and how it is dealt with in different parts of the world.
Our firm has a blog section dedicated for family law matters. You can find information about a variety of different issues in these blogs. Most importantly, we update our blogs to ensure that the topics covered reflect current legislation and regulations.
Family law firms may also publish articles on leading websites and newspapers such as Canberra Times, Mirage News and DivorceMag among others.
JB Solicitors’ Lawyers For Your Legal Needs
Our team of family lawyers have a wealth of experience in dealing with various matters. We have award-winning mediators on our family law team. Mediation is also another important concept under family law. It is the process through which a family solicitor helps disputing parties to reach an agreement on some matter.
According to Australian legislation, couples are always encouraged to attend family dispute resolution rather than approach the family courts. Firstly, court procedures are extremely costly. Moreover, they are time-consuming as it takes time to finalise a date for the hearing.
This is why parties must opt for dispute resolution or mediation wherever possible. Our family solicitors are dedicated individuals who will ensure that you reach the best possible outcome for your particular matter.
If you have more enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact our office on 1300 287 911. Alternatively, you can send us a message online.
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