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....
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...
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....
The Role of Melbourne Family Report Writers In Family Law Matters
The role of Melbourne Family Report Writers In Family Law matters Family report writers in Melbourne assist the Family Court by preparing independent assessments - known as family reports - that...
What Am I Entitled To In A Separation (Australia)?
If you are going through a relationship breakdown, you may be wondering what you may be entitled to in a de facto separation or divorce in Australia. Property settlement is the name given to the...
In What Circumstances Is A Mother Able to Relocate A Child?
In Australian family law, a mother - or any parent or legal guardian - may wish to relocate a child following separation or divorce for various reasons, including employment opportunities, family...
Can a Father Take a Child Away From The Mother in Australia?
This article is about the possibility of a father legally obtaining full care (previously known as sole custody) or majority care of a child after separation or divorce. We do not advocate for...
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...
Recovery Orders
Child custody disputes and divorce go hand in hand. It is common in family law for one parent to overhold or to refuse to return children to the other parent. In circumstances such as these, it may...