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Family Law FAQs

What is the definition of a de facto relationship?
How much does a divorce cost?
How long does a divorce take?
Can I date while going through a divorce?
After divorce who do the children live with? Can I get joint custody?
Can a child decide they don’t want to see a parent?
Can a parent change a child’s name without the other parent’s permission?
Can a parent’s rights to child custody be given to other relatives or other people?
Can children decide who they will live with after divorce?
Can couples live apart but still be considered de facto partners?
Can I keep the assets I brought into the marriage?
Can my ex-partner get my superannuation?
Can superannuation be divided in an Australian divorce?
Can the Court refuse a parent unsupervised time with their child?
Child custody: Who will get custody of our children?
Child custody: Will my child have to speak in court?
Divorce lawyers in Sydney – How to choose
Do grandparents have rights to see their grandchildren under the Family Law system in Australia?
Does the mother get preference in disputes of child custody?
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Grandparents rights – can they see their grandchildren?
How do I formalise separation?
How do I prepare myself to go to court?
How long will it take for the Court to make orders?
I am separated do I have to get a divorce?
I earn more money so do I get more for contributions?
If child support is not paid, can a parent refuse to allow visitation?
If I am divorced, can I still apply to have property adjusted by the Court?
If I win my case in the Family Law Court will my ex-spouse be ordered to pay me my legal costs?
If we cannot agree on a child custody arrangement, how will a judge decide?
In a divorce how do I work out the value of property? What date do we work with?
In a divorce or separation, can I obtain injunctive or urgent orders to protect property or a business?
In divorce what factors are considered by a judge when dividing property?
In divorce what steps do Australian courts take when dividing property?
In Family Law, how does the death of one of the parties affect an unresolved property division following separation?
Is child custody impacted by dating?
My ex-spouse threatens to take the children to live interstate or overseas. What can I do?
Once child custody issues are agreed upon or ordered, can they be modified?
Prenuptial Agreement. Do I need one? Why? How?
Shared parental responsibility: what is it and is it possible to get “sole parental responsibility”?
What impact does divorce have on my unresolved children or property claims?
What is an ex parte order? Can I get a temporary custody order?
What is an irretrievable marriage breakdown?
What is family violence or domestic violence?
What is the definition of marital property?
What is the definition of ‘shared parental responsibilities’?
What is the difference between the Federal Magistrates Court and the Family Court of Australia?
What is the effect of separation and divorce on my will?
What should I take when separating?
What types of Prenuptial Agreements are there?
When can child custody be filed for or decided?
Why do I have to give all my financial documents to my ex-partner?
Why is Family Law litigation so expensive?
Why should I have a written agreement about child custody?
Will there be a jury if my divorce or child custody case goes to trial?
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What is Collaborative Law?

Do time limits apply in Family Law financial cases?

Why do I need Orders or a Financial Agreement for property settlement?

We are still on good terms, why do I need a lawyer?

What can and can’t a Financial Agreement deal with?

When can I make a Financial Agreement?

How can I protect my assets against a claim from my partner?

What rights do same-sex couples have when the relationship ends?

Can we make our own child support arrangements?

Can I challenge a Child Support Assessment?

How much child support will I receive/have to pay?

My ex-partner threatens to take my child and return overseas, what can I do?

Can I take the children and move interstate or overseas?

How will a Court decide custody disputes?

How do I get custody of the children?

Do I need to attend court?

Is divorce different from property settlement?

Can I apply for a divorce online?

Do I need a lawyer for a divorce?

When can I apply for a divorce?
 

Commercial Dispute Resolution FAQs

What is fraud?
Insider trading definition
What are Commercial Litigation Lawyers?
What is a Letter of Demand 222AOE Notice?
What is a Statutory Demand?
What is insolvent trading?
What is Voluntary Administration?
What is Voluntary Company Liquidation?

Debt Recovery FAQs

When should I take legal action with overdue accounts?
When is legal action with debt recovery worth the expense?
What is the difference between bankruptcy and insolvency?
Bankrupt – what can and can’t you do?
Statutory Demand – Common Mistakes To Avoid
 

Disputed Guardianship and Wills FAQs

How do you finalise your ‘digital’ death?
How to ensure your will is valid
Can executors of a will be taken to court by beneficiaries?
How do you remove an incompetent Executor?
What happens if you die without a will?
Can a legal will be handwritten?
Does a legal will need to be witnessed?
Are legal will kits OK?
What is probate?
Who should I appoint as executor of my will?
What is the Guardianship Tribunal?