Date: 27 Nov 2017, Filed under: Separation, Family Law
When parties to a marriage have separated, but are still living together in the same residence: does the law require that a former couple prove an irretrievable...
Date: 14 Nov 2017, Filed under: Divorce, Separation, Family Law
When serving an application for divorce, there are certain steps that must be followed, unless service is dispensed with by the court.
Date: 13 Nov 2017, Filed under: Divorce, Separation, Financial Disputes, Family Law, Property Settlement, Asset Divison, Spousal Maintenance
When determining how property is to be dealt with when a relationship comes to an end, the law will look to the contributions of the parties that takes...
Date: 09 Nov 2017, Filed under: Divorce, Separation, Family Law
The one and only ground for divorce in Australia is that of irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. When proving irretrievable breakdown of a marriage,...
Date: 11 Oct 2017, Filed under: Divorce, Separation, Property Settlement, Financial Disputes, Agreements, Family Law
The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (the Act) outlines the following type of enforceable agreements:
caring for children;
division of property;
spousal...
Date: 09 Oct 2017, Filed under: Divorce, Children, Separation, Family Law
In circumstances where parents require enforceable arrangements in relation to their children, court orders are required, and can be made either via consent...
Date: 11 May 2017, Filed under: Divorce, Children, Separation
Due to the high emotion involved with family law matters, the law encourages parties to resolve disputes without having to resort to litigation. However,...
Date: 02 May 2017, Filed under: Divorce, Children, Separation, Family Law
It’s fair to say that undergoing divorce proceedings is never pleasant, and is infinitely more difficult if children are involved. Although Australia is...
Date: 20 Feb 2017, Filed under: Divorce, Separation, Family Law
For most families, their pets (be it a dog, cat or guinea pig) are beloved members of the family - so what happens to “Fido” or “Mr Meow” when people ...
Date: 15 Feb 2017, Filed under: Divorce, Separation, Property Settlement, Property, Family Law
When a marriage comes to an end, there are a number of matters that need to be considered, with one of the biggest issues related to how property is to...
