Separation can be a stressful and uncertain time and be overwhelming. To help you we have put together a list of 5 key things to consider before you separate. Safety…
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:…
A Family Violence Intervention Order (FVIO) is a court order that is granted by the Magistrates’ Court to protect a person from a family member who is perpetrating family violence. …
Communication Children learn a lot about communication from the way their parents interact. During this time, it can be extremely difficult for parents to communicate, it is the time when…
Contraventions of court orders is not cut and dry, at first glance. For this reason, we strongly encourage you to get appropriate legal advice. When getting legal advice, it does…
If you and your partner can reach an agreement to finalise property and financial matters (including negotiations directly or through lawyers), you can save time, money and stress by not…
Spousal and de-facto maintenance is financial support that is paid by one partner to the other partner where the other partner cannot support themselves financially. You are entitled to spousal…
A Will is a legal document that allows you to set out how your assets are distributed following your death. The role of your Executor(s) Your Will allows you to…
The short answer is yes. The Family Law Act provides that an Application for Divorce can be filed jointly by a husband and wife. An Application for Divorce can be…