De Facto Separation in NSW: What You Are Entitled To
De facto partners can claim property, superannuation and maintenance under the same framework as married couples. Here is what you are entitled to, what proves a de facto relationship, and the two year deadline to watch.
What Is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law, and Why It Matters
Almost every law firm calls itself experienced. Specialist Accreditation is one of the few claims that has been tested by somebody other than the firm making it. Here is what it involves and what it tells you.
Child ‘Custody’ in Australia: How Parenting Arrangements Are Actually Decided
Australian Family Law stopped using the word ‘custody’ decades ago. Here is what replaced it, what the Court is actually deciding, and how most parenting arrangements are really settled.
How to Apply for a Divorce in Australia: The Process, Start to Finish
A plain English walk through of an Australian divorce application: the 12 month separation rule, separation under one roof, sole and joint applications, the hearing, and why a divorce settles neither property nor parenting.
NSW’s First Coercive Control Case Highlights New Legal Protections
NSW’s new coercive control laws, introduced in July 2024, address patterns of abuse like financial control, isolation, and threats. These laws recognise that controlling behaviour can be as harmful as physical violence and provide vital protections for victims. Why These Laws Matter Coercive control involves ongoing tactics to dominate a partner, eroding their autonomy and […]
Benefits of Using a Parenting App
A Game Changer for Divorced or Separated Parents In today’s fast-paced world, navigating co-parenting after a separation or divorce can be challenging. With emotions often running high and busy schedules to juggle, it’s no wonder that effective communication between parents becomes increasingly difficult. Thankfully, the rise of parenting apps has provided separated or divorced parents […]