Should I have a Prenup? People would be forgiven for thinking that Australia is a nation of divorcees – there seems to be so much in the media about it. However, the actual position is somewhat...
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How to Successfully Obtain Spousal Maintenance
Definition of Spousal Maintenance The Family Law Courts define Spousal Maintenance as: ‘Financial support paid by a party to a marriage to their husband or wife (or their former husband or wife) in...
0-4 Year Olds and Overnight Stays – What Does the Law Say?
There is a lot of debate around and research into when overnight stays for 0-4 years olds should commence, or at least when this should happen with regularity. The Importance of Early Childhood...
Proving Parentage
Parentage issues may arise in family law matters concerning the parenting of children, or in deceased estate matters where biological children of the deceased stand to inherit a legacy. Why is...
Children’s Passports – The Law
Under Australian law, everyone, including children and newborn infants, must be issued with their own passports if they are to travel overseas. If your child is born overseas and you want to bring...
What To Do After Separation and Pending Divorce
What is meant by separation? In Family Law, separation is defined as the bringing to an end of a marriage or de facto relationship. You do not need to register a separation under Australian Family...
What happens when an intervention order expires?
When an intervention order ends If there is no end date specified on an intervention order, this means that it will continue to protect the affected person on an ongoing basis and only ends if the...
What Is Family Violence?
What is Family Violence? Family violence is defined as violent, threatening or other behaviour that coerces or controls another family member or causes them to be fearful. Some examples of behaviour...
Custody Matters – Deciding On Equal Time With The Children
In most custody matters, each parent desires to spend as much time with their children as possible. Though this may be the parent’s wish, the Family Court will always prioritize the best interests...