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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
When a relationship breaks down, many people assume property settlement is the only financial issue to resolve. In reality, spousal maintenance in Australia is a ...
When separating couples reach agreement about property and finances, the next critical question is often overlooked: How do you formalise that agreement so it is ...
Many people assume that once they separate, their former partner automatically loses any entitlement under their Will. The reality is very different. Under Australian law, ...
After a separation, it is not uncommon for one parent to consider moving to a different city or region. This might be for employment opportunities, ...
When a relationship ends, it can take time for people to consider how their property and finances should be divided. However, Australian family law imposes ...