Separation
Separation is defined under Australian Family Law as the ending of a marriage or a de facto relationship and is not to be confused with divorce.
The law does not require you to register your separa
Same Sex Couples
Couples in same sex relationships are entitled to the same protections as heterosexual couples and their families under Australian Law and are recognised in the same way de facto relationships are. Fu
Domestic Violence
There is no excuse for domestic violence and family violence and yet it is far more common than you might think.
Domestic violence refers to acts of violence that occur in domestic setting between
Divorce Process
In legal terms divorce is the formal ending of a marriage. What confuses many people is that they associate this word “divorce” with all the other things that need to be done when couples separate
De facto Relationships
Australian family law makes provision for different relationship types, including de facto relationships. A de facto relationship is a relationship between two adults of the opposite or same sex who l
Property & Financial Settlements
Property and financial settlements decide how both you and your former spouse are to divide up your property, finances and debts following separation.
Under Australian family law property includes
The Settlement Process
The property settlement process can be a lengthy one, largely dependant on both yours and your former partners ability to negotiate and agree on property and financial matters. Under Australian family
Spousal Maintenance
When a marriage or de-facto relationship breaks down it is quite common the individual financial circumstances of you and your former spouse will differ. Whilst property and financial settlements focu
Child Support
Under child support legislation in Australia the primary carer of the child/children can make a claim for child support from the other parent.
The Child Support Agency is responsible assessing the
Consent Orders
Where both you and your former partner can reach agreement on the parenting arrangements for your children, the Family Court can make orders by consent.
The Court will assess your agreement to sati
