The hustle of getting the kids ready to go back to school is over. Uniforms are purchased, books are covered…
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Separating from a partner is a stressful experience during which there can be a lot to update and organise. One…
As the New Year approaches, many of us are considering new beginnings, new resolutions and – sometimes – new families….
The festive season is upon us and as the year draws to a close it opens up a time for…
The Australian Government has now amended the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) to include restrictions on perpetrators of family violence,…
The short answer is yes! When a marriage or de facto relationship breaks down, superannuation (super) can be divided between…
Sadly, domestic violence is a prevalent part of our society and often it can be the case that there is…
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When a relationship ends in a legal separation, each parent still has an obligation to support a child or children…
On 12 December 2018, the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) was amended to include an entitlement for unpaid family and…
Quite often people are of the view that their property will be split 50/50 if they separate. The reality is…
Making arrangements for children post separation can often be difficult, not only for parents but for the children themselves. Unsurprisingly,…
The existence of family violence is, at least presently, an unfortunate reality for many couples who separate. Whether that family…
From 1 August 2018, employees covered by a Modern Award will be entitled to 5 days of unpaid leave to…
Unless you have been avoiding the internet, television, radio and social media for the past 24 hours, you have no…
For many people a property settlement will require careful consideration of their future asset structuring and protection. Pre-2017 it was…
Family law and Alternative Dispute Resolution in 2018 Nowadays many, if not most, people know a family member, friend, or…
The primary concerns for any parent going through a separation are: 1. When are they going to see their children;…
THE ISSUE Most people are aware that if they divide their estate unequally between their children (or on occasions leave…
It cannot be underestimated in family law, the benefit to parties of being able to choose a tailored process to…
The Child Support Agency (‘Agency’) was established to be an independent organisation to administer the Federal Government’s Child Support scheme….
