When your de facto relationship ends or you are going through a separation, it can be overwhelming to think about practical matters - like dividing assets, such as property, or reaching an agreement...
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...
Contravention of Parenting Orders – A Comprehensive Guide To The Legal Process
Contravention of Parenting Orders In Australia, a contravention of parenting orders occurs when a person fails to comply with the terms of a parenting order made by the Federal Circuit and Family...
Automatic Divorce After Long Separation Australia – Does It Exist?
Automatic Divorce After Long Separation - Does It Exist In Australia? Divorce is never an easy process, but just imagine how convenient it would be if there were an automatic divorce after a long...
Parenting Coordination Australia: What Is It?
Parenting Coordination in Australia is a growing dispute resolution process designed to support separated or divorced parents who continue to struggle with co-parenting. It’s a child-focused,...
Family Dispute Resolution: Solve Family Matters Without Court
Family dispute resolution (FDR) is an alternative dispute resolution process that helps family members resolve issues related to family law matters without having to go through the court process. In...
What is Spousal Maintenance in Australia?
What is Spousal Maintenance? Spousal maintenance refers to financial payments made by one spouse to another following a separation or divorce. These payments aim to ensure that the receiving party,...
Consent Orders vs. Binding Financial Agreements: Which is Best?
Consent orders and binding financial agreements are legal terms for documents that outline how assets will be divided. When a marriage ends, or a relationship breaks down, dividing assets and...
How to Navigate Divorce & Superannuation Settlements
Since 2003 in Australia, superannuation assets have been able to be counted as part of the total financial assets in a property pool during a financial settlement after a divorce or separation. In...