Category: Family Law

The division of a couple’s assets by the Family Court is not simply a case of making a mathematical assessment of their relative financial contributions. The Court’s objective is to try and deliver an outcome that is just and equitable to both...

The focus of most Family Law matters is on getting a legal agreement (Financial Orders) in place regarding how property is to be divided by the separating couple. The execution of those orders is often forgotten in the process, so it is important that...

One thing most Family Lawyers can agree on is that the Court system is broken. The Family Courts are struggling under the burden of funding cuts, fewer judges, and increases in the number of cases coming before them resulting in overcrowded lists and...

Violence within relationships continues to be a significant cause of homelessness, particularly for women and children. The Family Law Act expanded its definition of family violence in 2011 to include psychological violence such as repeated derogatory...

One of the questions we are often asked in a family law context, is “What will happen to our pets?” From a family’s point of view, a pet is often considered part of the family. The legal principle, however, with respect to pets, is that a pet...

De facto couples have two years from the date of their separation to bring an application to the Court for property adjustment, or otherwise formally settle their property by way of a Binding Financial Agreement or a Consent Order. Married couples have...

Attorney General George Brandis has announced an investment of $12.7 million to establish Parenting Management Hearings (PMH) in the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court in the 2017-18 Federal Budget. The hearings are designed to be “fast,...

Family separation and divorce are painful and emotional times for all concerned. The parties are often under a great deal of pressure and distress and the support of family and friends is vital. A friend or family member may assist or support in the...

While de facto relationships are like marriage; and the law treats them in a similar way concerning parenting and property distribution, the intention behind entering into a de facto relationship is widely variable, and this impacts the treatment of a...

Everything you need to know about how to apply, challenge or opt out of a Child Support Assessment Child Support Meaning and How to Apply Child support is a particularly sensitive topic for parents involved in the process, as few people are satisfied...