Category: Family Law

When the Family Court is asked to decide how property should be divided, the first thing it will consider is whether it is “just and equitable” to do so. In the great majority of cases, the Court has no hesitation in finding that it is just and...

De Facto Relationship Meaning Couples who decide to move in together and share in one another’s lives need to understand the potential legal ramifications of such a decision. The relationship could now be defined as “de facto" and as such, may incur...

Streeterlaw is pleased to announce an exciting new development within the Family Law team. In keeping with our firm’s motto of “excellence with integrity” and our focus on the needs of the client, we can now offer our clients the option to settle...

The issue of estate planning and Family Law are closely connected and it is imperative that people receive advice regarding their rights and obligations to their spouses before writing out their will (entering into succession planning arrangements)....

Backlog of cases in under-resourced Family Courts Massive delays are now being experienced in the Family Court System as retiring judges in the Family Courts and Federal Circuit Courts are not being replaced. Currently the Wollongong Registry of the...

People often confuse the process of divorce (the termination of the marriage) with the process of separating and adjusting a couple’s property interests. The two issues are completely separate. It is not necessary to wait until you are divorced to...

Couples who separate need to understand the importance of properly documenting their property settlement. This can be done with a consent order or Financial Agreement. It is essential that separated parties carefully note the following ‘critical...

The stress of separation can be made even more apparent around holidays such as Christmas when special arrangements are required for each parent’s time with the children. Consequently it is also a very busy time for family lawyers! It is natural...

Overseas travel with children is often a contentious issue among separated parents and is a common application in the Family Courts. An application for a child’s passport must be made to the Minister responsible for Citizenship, under section 11 of...

With more than one woman dying every week in Australia this year as a result of domestic violence, the Federal Government recently pledged more than $100 million to create awareness, educate support staff and even provide for “duty solicitors” at...