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The financial impact of divorce and separation – moving forward with advice and guidance
The financial impact of divorce and separation can be huge. There are legal costs to consider, and how the mortgage and associated bills and childcare costs are going to be paid moving forward. Your...
Can you be separated and live under the same roof?
Before a person can apply for a divorce they have to be able to establish to the Federal Circuit & Family Court of Australia that their marriage has irretrievably broken down. This can be...
Bankruptcy and family law proceedings
Dividing property after partners separate is generally stressful, with each party concerned about his or her financial future. The bankruptcy of one party adds a further dimension of complexity to a...
What happens when parenting orders are ignored?
Separating parents must arrange for the future care, welfare and development of their children. These arrangements may be formalised in parenting orders which are endorsed by the Court. Where the...
Can I secretly record my spouse?
We’ve all had times when we can’t recall a conversation someone else swears we had. Often, one person in a relationship is more adamant about their memory than the other person. Usually, those...
“Divorce” explained for de facto partners
Unlike married couples, de facto partners cannot apply for a divorce when their relationship breaks down. Their property affairs and arrangements for the future care of their children however may be...
Attending Compulsory Family Dispute Resolution – what to expect
Separating couples should make reasonable attempts to agree on the future living arrangements, care and responsibility for their children. The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) provides that...
Affordable break-ups – the sensible approach to dividing property
If you have recently separated, one of the concerns you will probably have is the size of your legal bill after your property matters are sorted. Below are our top tips for keeping your family law...
Family Law and co-parenting in difficult times
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has brought additional stress and uncertainty to many families involved in co-parenting which, by its nature, can be stressful enough. School closures, state and territory...
Where do the kids live after separating?
The concept of shared parental responsibility Many couples are able to agree on arrangements for the ongoing care of their children after they separate. These arrangements can be documented...
We’re still friends, why do we need a ‘legal’ property settlement?
Many couples separate on good terms, which is great. The breakdown of a relationship can be difficult, however putting differences aside to move forward can be beneficial, particularly where...
Common Family Law Fallacies
If you’re in the unfortunate situation of going through a break-up you have probably heard all sorts of ‘advice’ from well-meaning friends and family. Family and friends are a great source of...