A divorce ends your marriage. It does not divide your property, it does not settle the arrangements for your children, and it does not sever your financial relationship with your former spouse....
Binding Financial Agreements in Australia: Requirements, Risks and How They Fail
A financial agreement - what many people call a prenup or binding financial agreement - is a private contract that replaces the court’s power to divide your property. That makes it a powerful...
How Property Is Divided After Separation in Australia
If you have separated and you are trying to work out what happens to the house, the superannuation and the debts, the honest starting point is this: there is no formula. The Short Answer Australian...
Relocation and New Partners After Separation
Two questions come up in almost every parenting matter that runs for more than a year. Can my former partner move away with the children? And what can I do about the new person in their life? The...
Step-Parent Rights: A Guide for Blended Families
The legal rights of a step-parent Blended families can bring rich relationships, but when it comes to legal rights, step-parents often find themselves in unclear territory. Australian law provides...
Bankruptcy and Family Law Property Settlement
According to the Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA), new personal insolvencies across Australia increased modestly to 12,257 in 2024–25, up from 11,644 in 2023–24, a 5.3% increase....
Parental Child Abduction
Parental Child Abduction: A Guide for Affected Families Parental child abduction is a distressing issue that can occur within Australia or involve taking a child overseas without the other parent’s...
Relocation Orders
Understanding Relocation Orders: A Guide for Parents and Guardians Relocation orders are a significant aspect of family law, affecting separated or divorced parents who wish to move with their child...
My Ex Has A New De Facto – How Does This Affect My Property Settlement?
If your ex has a new de facto relationship, it does not automatically change the way assets are divided in a property settlement. The courts will still focus primarily on the contributions made...