Changes to the Family Law Act will come into effect on 6 May 2024, which will impact the way the Court considers parenting matters. There will be a renewed focus on the safety of children and their care givers.

As we approach Mother’s Day, our family law team has compiled some advice to help those who are experiencing their first Mother’s Day after a separation or divorce. We understand that this can be a challenging time due to the shift in family dynamics, and we hope these suggestions will provide some guidance.

Dividing assets and liabilities after a relationship breakdown (married or de facto) is a crucial step, and formalising that agreement is equally significant. Two common avenues for achieving this formalisation are through Consent Orders and Financial Agreements. In this article, we explain the differences between the two processes.

When it comes to legal disputes, finding amicable resolutions can often seem like an impossible goal. However, one highly effective tool that has gained prominence is the use of mediation.

Navigating Father's Day after a separation can be challenging, but with these helpful tips, you can approach the day with clarity and create meaningful connections with your children.

A divorce is the legal ending of a marriage.  You can apply for a divorce once you become eligible, and you do not need the other person’s consent. This guide explains what a divorce is, and what it includes and does not include. It explains the criteria required to be eligible for a divorce and outlines the types of divorce applications and the stages of the application process.

Father’s Day, like other special days in children’s lives (and their parents), can be difficult, especially for parents who no longer live together. Here are some things to think about in relation to those special days..

It’s known that parental separation is likely to result in big changes in home arrangements for children and young people, yet until recently, how children and young people think about ‘home’ after parental separation has remained unexplored in research and here are the key findings.

During the exciting early stages of a new relationship, no one stops to think about the legal status of their relationship. However, in some circumstances, it can be in your interests to consider whether you and your partner are in a de facto relationship and if you need to take any steps to proactively protect yourself in case you separate in the future.

A Parenting Plan is a written agreement between parents who are separated for the care of their children. The Parenting Plan can include agreements about….

Spousal and de-facto maintenance is financial support paid by one partner to the other partner where the other partner cannot support themselves financially.

An inheritance received by one party during a marriage or de facto relationship is a contribution made by the party that receives the inheritance, and the inheritance may form part of the property pool available for division if parties separate. Several factors are considered when assessing entitlement to an inheritance during a separation.

Separation can be a stressful and uncertain time and everyone around you has words of advice of what you should do and shouldn’t do, and it can be overwhelming. So to help you be prepared for the separation we have put together the following list of the 5 key considerations prior to separation. By addressing and planning for each of these points you will be well placed to then proceed with the legal separation.

When considering an adjustment of the parties (husband, wife or de facto) assets and liabilities, whether in a marriage or De Facto relationship, the Court considers the following 4 steps. This article goes into depth regarding each of the 4 steps.

When considering a property settlement there are many factors to be considered but there are four key steps that the Court must consider in the property settlement split. In this blog we summarise what these are.

The Federal government has now made an amendment to the Family Law Act 1975 (and corresponding amendments to the Taxation Administration Act 1953) so that from 1 April 2022, a request can be made for details of all the superannuation interests of a former partner.

A Canadian Court recently ordered that because a Father, whom shared care of the children with their Mother, refused to be vaccinated against COVID-19, he should not spend time with his three children.

The first day of school should be memorable for a child but not for the wrong reasons. A little planning beforehand will mean it can go smoothly and not end in tears. Read on for some suggested tips to help things go smoothly.