Navigating life for blended families can be difficult, especially when you begin to look into the area of estate planning. Inheritance, assets and organising a will are big topics and can become

Planning a strategy to deal with your assets after you die isn’t something most people want to think about. Even though we know how important

A separation or a divorce can be tough for the whole family, including any children. Although as adults we may have some idea of what

Separations are always tough times for those involved. However, if children are involved, then the process can feel even tougher. If you’re a parent undergoing

If your relationship breaks down, then you may find that your income is reduced. In some circumstances, this may also mean that you’re unable to

The Family Law Act contains a number of provisions to help with the division of assets during divorce proceedings. Asset and property division is a

Married couples, those in a civil partnership and people living together in what’s known as a ‘de facto’ relationship have certain legal rights. People in

In Australia, domestic violence is defined by the Family Law Act (1975) as “violent, threatening or other behaviour by a person that coerces or controls

The divorce rate in Australia is at its lowest level since 1976, when the Family Law Act was introduced. However, with a current divorce rate

Surrogacy laws vary across Australian states. In this post, we’ll look at surrogacy laws in Queensland, assessing the legalities surrounding the issue. We aim to

No matter how a relationship breaks down, the end of a relationship can be an emotional and difficult experience. However, the strain placed on both

What are the alternatives to going to court? Going to court is a lengthy and costly route to take in family law matters. The process

For de facto relationships when the relationship starts and ends isn’t as clear as when you marry.  For example, you don’t usually hold a ceremony

If you are recently separated or have been separated for some time, and have matters to discuss with your former spouse, Family Dispute Resolution and

On the last Sunday in July you will have found our Fraser Murray sitting in a café in Manly, Sydney enjoying his coffee while watching