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
Legal Resources
Feeling unsure about your next steps? Here are some interesting articles.
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
When there are children involved in a separation
Parenting cases or child-related proceedings are matters where people seek the help of the Court to resolve a dispute about their rights and obligations towards
Knowing when the game is over
Nothing in life lasts forever, especially when you are married to the wrong person and the game is over. Often the man doesn’t see the end
Family law property settlements
If you and your partner are going through a separation or divorce, you will probably agree that it can be an emotionally and financially challenging
Can a case be reopened?
The Court will, in certain circumstances, exercise its discretion to reopen a case where the parties are awaiting a final judgment and new evidence comes
Pre-nup agreements – are they worth it?
A pre-nuptial agreement (known as a Binding Financial Agreement) is becoming more and more the norm for couples who are wanting to form a long-lasting relationship
Things to consider when you separate from a partner
Do you have a friend or relative who has just separated? If so, the information below should help. Separation in Family Law is defined as
Children’s care arrangements after separation
Parents who are able to reach an agreement regarding care arrangements for their children have two ways to formalise their agreement. If you and your
Family law property entitlements – what is the split?
Following the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship, it is common for separated parties to be unsure and therefore anxious about their entitlements
De facto divorce explained
Are you going through a separation? Unlike married couples, de facto partners cannot apply for a divorce when their relationship breaks down. Their property affairs
A grandparents rights to see your grandchildren
If you are a grandparent and face the sad circumstance of a break up in your family group, through separation or unforeseen events, you may
Representing yourself in family court
The Family Court of Australia was one of the first courts to recognise self-represented litigants as a permanent and significant client group. Research indicates that
Recently Separated living under the same roof?
Before a person can apply for a divorce they have to be able to establish to the Family Court that their marriage has irretrievably broken