How to appeal a court decision
After a court order finalises a matter (e.g. an order for a property division, parenting order, divorce order etc.), either party may still have a
Legal resources
Feeling unsure about your next steps? Here are some interesting articles.
Is an international divorce accepted by the Australian Courts?
If you got married overseas and want to file for divorce in Australia, the first legal issue to address is whether your marriage is recognised
Healthy parenting after separation
Experiencing a separation or family division can be a difficult change and generally turns out to be more intricate when children are involved. If your
When (financially speaking) is the best time to get divorced?
There is never an ideal time to get divorced, and separations are hard for everyone involved — not just because of the emotional strife, but
Know where to file your family law matter
When judgement on a controversial family law matter needs assessment by a court, it is necessary to understand whether or not to begin a case
DIY property consent orders
If you are separated, need to finalise your property settlement, and you and your ex-partner have already reached an agreement on splitting your property, you’ll
Legal support when times are tough
Legal Aid Queensland provides access to justice for disadvantaged Queenslanders in the areas of family, civil and criminal law – subject to means, merits, and
How to locate and recover a child through the courts
Australian Law acknowledges the presumption that it is in the best interests of a child that both parents equally share parental responsibility after a separation
Five essential considerations before you get divorced
The separation and divorce process can be emotionally and financially challenging and failing to prepare and educate yourself may result in prolonging the process, increasing
Hiding assets in family law
When the loss of trust between separating parties gets intolerable, it can often escalate further during separation and property settlement proceedings, especially if one of
