Category: Family Law

Grandparents' rights to see their Grandchildren in Australia 1              Do Grandparents Have Legal Rights to See Their...

Prenuptial Agreements vs Binding Financial Agreements (BFA’s) – what are they and do I need one? Prenuptial Agreement. Do I need one? Why? How? We hear a lot about Prenuptial Agreements from our favourite legal tv shows, but are they a reality in...

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT DIVORCE What is a Divorce? It is the legal process of ending a marriage, where the parties to the marriage receive an Order from the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (“FCFCOA”), signifying the...

The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia considers a wide range of factors to determine whether there should be an alteration of property interests. This is widely recognised in the legal profession as the ‘4-step process’. In summary, the...

On 6 November 2023, the Family Law Amendment Act 2023 (Cth) (“Family Law Amendment”) received Royal Assent, which will result in extensive changes to the parenting framework and parenting orders, as well as the role of Independent Children’s...

On 6 November 2023, the Family Law Amendment Act 2023 (Cth) (“Family Law Amendment”) received Royal Assent, which will result in extensive changes to the parenting framework and parenting orders, as well as the role of Independent Children’s...

Easter is fast approaching but my ex-partner and I both want to spend time with the kids over the Easter long weekend. What do we do? The key to surviving the Easter period is communication and forward planning, especially if you do not have a parenting...

An ADVO or Apprehended Domestic Violence Order “But how could this have happened? I’ve never been violent towards my partner!” – have you been served with an ADVO and not sure what to do? Call Streeterlaw now to discuss your options and consider...

  People are often confused regarding the process of separation, divorce and property settlement. Following the breakdown of a relationship, people commonly say ‘I’m going through a divorce’ or ‘we are getting a divorce’ as those...

Capacity and Family Law – how a litigation guardian can help? We usually think of legal ‘capacity’ in terms of whether a person can understand the nature and effect of signing a legal document such as a last Will. What happens however when a...