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Family Law 101 - What can I do if my former spouse won’t return our child or children?
Article Category - Family Law Divorce and Separation Parenting Matters in Separation and Divorce Property Settlement Child Support 22 March 2018Following separation, there may be circumstances where the child or children are not returned to your care after spending time with your former spouse or partner. -
Family Law 101 - Does the Court consider children’s wishes when making a parenting order?
Article Category - Family Law Divorce and Separation Parenting Matters in Separation and Divorce Property Settlement Child Support 15 March 2018Some children hold a strong view of which parent they wish to live with after their parents have separated. -
Family Law 101 - What is family dispute resolution and what role does it play in Family Court?
Article Category - Family Law Divorce and Separation Parenting Matters in Separation and Divorce Property Settlement Child Support 05 March 2018Family dispute resolution can be utilised to resolve both a parenting and a property dispute. -
Family Law 101 - What is a parenting Order and what is considered when this order is made?
Article Category - Family Law Divorce and Separation Parenting Matters in Separation and Divorce Property Settlement Child Support 23 February 2018A parenting order is an order made by the Court that sets out the parenting arrangements for a child. -
Family Law 101 - What is spousal maintenance?
Article Category - Family Law Divorce and Separation Parenting Matters in Separation and Divorce Property Settlement Child Support 19 February 2018If your relationship breaks down, you may find yourself experiencing financial hardship particularly if you were financially dependent on your former spouse. -
Family Law 101 - Will financial dealings that occur after separation be included in a property settlement?
Article Category - Family Law Divorce and Separation Parenting Matters in Separation and Divorce Property Settlement Child Support 12 February 2018Negotiating a property settlement can take some time, and when the parties to the marriage cannot form an agreement, litigation in the Family Court may mean that property settlement will take even longer. -
Family Law 101 - How does superannuation get treated in a property settlement?
Article Category - Family Law Divorce and Separation Parenting Matters in Separation and Divorce Fixed Fee | Divorce Property Settlement Child Support 06 February 2018In 2002 the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) was amended so that superannuation entitlements would be treated as marital property. Like other marital property, the Family Court can alter superannuation entitlements following the breakdown of a marriage or d... -
Family Law 101 - Does my partner automatically get half of all the assets?
Article Category - Family Law Divorce and Separation Parenting Matters in Separation and Divorce Fixed Fee | Divorce Property Settlement Child Support 29 January 2018The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) gives the Court the authority to make an order to adjust a person’s current property interests following the breakdown of a relationship. That power is contained in section 79(1) for married couples and section 90SM for... -
Family Law 101 - How Do I Get A Divorce?
Article Category - Family Law Divorce and Separation Parenting Matters in Separation and Divorce Fixed Fee | Divorce 19 January 2018In Australia, divorce is simply the ending of the marriage and can be applied for by filing an Application for Divorce with the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. Any issues arising between you and your partner regarding the ongoing parenting arrang... -
Wills 101 - What If I Die While Overseas?
Article Category - Fixed Fee | Wills Making A Will Wills & Estates 15 December 2017Dying while overseas is a real possibility, given the amount of travel we Australians do. Ideally, prior to traveling, you will have made a Will and outlined your wishes.