What is Family Law?
August 20, 2021
Family Law: Civil or Criminal? Australian law may be separated into two broad categories, civil law and criminal law. Generally speaking, civil law deals with
Category: Family Law
What is child inclusive mediation?
March 10, 2021
Child inclusive mediation is something of a new phenomenon in the area of legal practice in Australia. There has long been research about including children
Why Court Should be Considered a Last Resort
October 30, 2020
Many people take their family law matter to court and need family law solicitors because they believe that this is the only solution available to
How Should I Prepare for Mediation?
October 30, 2020
Mediation should be a collaborative process where an impartial professional can help you and the other parties involved resolve your differences. If you and your
Blended Families and Estate Planning
January 16, 2020
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
Estate Planning: 5 Steps To Avoid Inheritance Disputes
January 14, 2020
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
How do we Help Children Cope with our Divorce?
November 20, 2019
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
How do I Approach the Subject of Separation with my Child?
October 16, 2019
Although you may feel that going through a separation is emotionally exhausting, talking to your child about separation is one stage of the process that
What is a Parenting Agreement and why do I Need One?
April 2, 2019
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
Do I Need to Pay Spousal Maintenance?
March 28, 2019
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
What property and assets [Marital Property] are considered in divorce?
March 12, 2019
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
What are the Rights in De Facto Relationships?
January 23, 2019
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
Are Verbal Abuse and Emotional Abuse Domestic Violence?
January 16, 2019
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
How are Assets Divided in a Divorce?
January 7, 2019
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
Can You be a Surrogate in Australia?
December 1, 2018
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
How Can I Protect My Assets Before Marriage?
November 20, 2018
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
5 key child support concepts and 1 important tip for your day to day parenting
June 26, 2018
If you have separated from your partner and have care of the child/children from that relationship, you will likely be able to apply for financial
6 alternatives to going to court for your family law matter
June 13, 2018
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
3 key considerations about your de facto relationship
May 27, 2018
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
5 stages of a divorce application
May 26, 2018
The word divorce can be seen as an all-encompassing term to describe the separation process. ‘I’m getting a divorce’, ‘my cousin Max is getting divorced’.
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