Attachment Considerations in Parenting Arrangements
A research study in 2010 by Humphreys and Kiraly, found that while brain development begins in utero, it is only…
Do you have to pay child support if your child drops out of school in Australia?
Despite the government’s best efforts to ensure children complete their schooling, according to the latest data, the student retention rate…
Annulment vs. divorce: what’s the difference?
As Johnny Cash and June Carter sang in their hit song ‘Jackson,’ “We got married in a fever, hotter than…
De facto relationship vs. marriage: which is right for you?
According to the Australian Institute of Family Studies, there’s been a steady decrease in the number of marriages in Australia…
Who stays in the family home after separation?
When couples go their separate ways, emotions run high and uncertainties abound. Among the many important decisions that need to…
My partner has a heap of credit card debt – Will I have to share that in our property settlement?
Breaking up is never easy, particularly when it comes to the untangling of joint finances. While both parties’ initial focus…
My parents paid for our big fat wedding – will that be relevant in our financial settlement?
A separation can turn into a nasty tug-of-war over who gets what in the property settlement. The waters are further…
My partner cheated on me – will they be penalised in our financial settlement?
Although some couples can recover from cheating, others may feel that separation or divorce is their only option. In this…
4 Things You Can Do To Kick-Start Your Stalled Family Law Matter in 2023
Separating from your former partner can be emotionally taxing at the best of times. But it can be even more…
Your relationship may have been conflict-ridden, but your separation doesn’t have to be
Ending a relationship is never easy. If the relationship is fraught with conflict, it can be even more challenging to…
What you need to know about travelling with kids post-separation
Travelling with the kids becomes more complicated after a separation, especially if you’re planning on an overseas trip. Here’s what you need to know about travelling with kids post-separation.
What to Do if Your Co-Parent is Not Paying Child Support
What should you do if your co-parent starts missing payments or only pays some of the agreed amount?
Well, the answer first depends on how you manage your child support with your co-parent.
Five Things you need to know about Applications for Divorce
No one gets married thinking divorce is in their future.
If you’re ready to end your marriage and unsure of the next step, here are answers to five common questions couples have about the divorce process.
What is Spousal Maintenance & When are you Entitled to it?
The end of a relationship is often followed by an unbundling of finances. If one party is not as well-off as the other, it could put them in a difficult financial position.
In that situation, they might be entitled to spousal maintenance.
What is Family Dispute Resolution and How Does it Work?
In a separation or divorce, couples who can’t agree on parenting arrangements for their children may eventually be forced to…
DIY Divorce Settlements – Beware The Hidden Pitfalls
Doing a DIY property settlement after divorce or separation is understandably tempting. It can seem faster and cheaper. With no…
