What are my “rights” as a parent? Understanding Parental Responsibility and Custody in Australian Family Law Parenting arrangements can be a complex and sensitive matter during and after a divorce...
How to successfully navigate child custody in Australia
Navigating child custody is one of the hardest parts of any divorce or separation. It may be difficult, but it’s worth taking care to do it right – a good arrangement will make life much easier for...
Common types of child custody after divorce
Every family’s unique, so after divorce you’ll need to come to a child custody arrangement that suits you and your child’s distinct needs. Whatever that arrangement may be it needs to help ease the...
How to adopt a child in Australia – the legal process
Whether you’re adopting because it’s something you’ve felt passionately about for a long time, or because your personal circumstances mean conceiving a biological child isn’t possible, adoption is...
At what age can a child refuse to see a parent in Australia?
Breakups and divorce are challenging, particularly for the children affected, who may find it difficult to adapt to their new reality. Unfortunately, in these situations (among others) we’re often...
How to change a child’s last name in Victoria
Parents may change their child’s name for many reasons, most often after a marriage or relationship breakdown. If you want to make the change, the good news is that it’s possible, provided you jump...
When does child custody end in Australia?
When a relationship ends, it can be incredibly difficult to arrange care of your children. Both you and your ex partner will want what’s best for your kids but, ultimately, you may have differing...
How to get full custody of your child in Australia?
The welfare of your child is paramount, so decisions around custody of your child are taken extremely seriously by the family court. The subject of child custody can be a sensitive one to navigate...
A guide to child custody schedules by age in Australia
The wellbeing of your children is always your first priority. That’s why it can be so difficult to split custody of them with an ex-partner after a separation. During the process, you may have a...