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How the Length of Your Marriage May Affect Your Divorce

Posted on June 11, 2020

When it comes to dividing money and property after a divorce a number of different things are taken into account which include the financial resources are available to each party; their ages; their…

Personal Injury Awards and Property Settlement (Family Law)

Posted on June 10, 2020

Property settlements can be complex, especially when the separating couple has a large amount of assets. What happens when one spouse has received a large personal injury payment? Is this considered…

Covid-19 Lockdown Prompts Couples to Seek Divorce

Posted on June 09, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic is so different from anything we have ever experienced, yet it will be compared to natural disasters and outbreaks we have had in the past. The differences between our…

Criminal Child Neglect

Posted on June 05, 2020

There are four common forms of neglect that a child may suffer from at home. These include physical, educational, medical, and emotional or psychological. The most known is the physical form where…

Marriage and Validity of Your Will

Posted on June 04, 2020

Making a valid Will is important to its effectiveness. The word ‘valid’ in law means to be legally effective and having legal force. When making a Will, considering changed or soon to be changed…

Collaborative Divorce and Separation (Mediation)

Posted on June 03, 2020

Divorce can be painful, but it does not have to be emotionally or financially negative. In collaborative practice, separating couples work together with their respective collaborative lawyers…

Famous and Interesting Family Law Cases – Part 2

Posted on June 02, 2020

In our last article, we talked about the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) being the main law governing family law matters and provided some information on a case about wasting matrimonial assets and a case…

Famous and Interesting Family Law Cases

Posted on June 01, 2020

The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) is the main law on matters involving divorce, property settlement after marriage breakdown or de facto relationship breakdown, spouse maintenance for a party to a…

Principles of the Family Court of Australia

Posted on May 29, 2020

Family matters such as separation or divorce can be difficult to deal with especially when there is dispute regarding the division of property or care of children. Obtaining proper advice and…

Child Support Payments

Posted on May 28, 2020

The Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989 (Cth) imposes a duty on parents to maintain child support payments. Child support is also known as child maintenance and is an ongoing payment made by one…