What happens to children on the death of a residential parent in the context of divorce and separation
There is no automatic right for the surviving parent to have the care of children after the death of the…
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Divorce and Separation — What you need to know
How long do I have to be separated before I can divorce my spouse? A divorce is the Court’s recognition that a marriage no…
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The ABC of CGT in your family law property settlement
Tax costs have an effect on the property pool available for distribution. In property cases, the Court may take into…
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Show me the money: the consequences of failing to disclose assets in family law proceedings
Parties to financial family law cases have an ongoing duty to disclose the material facts relating to their financial position…
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What’s in a name? Changing your child’s surname after separation or divorce
Your child’s name can be changed where you have the consent of the other parent and the change of name…
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Domestic violence in financial cases in the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court of Australia
The Family Law Act 1975 established the ‘no fault’ divorce principle. This means that, unlike in some other jurisdictions, to…
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If circumstances change, so can Parenting Orders
In brief: It may come as a relief to some that Parenting Orders made by the court are not always set in…
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Social media in family law proceedings — how is it used?
In brief Social media goes far beyond cat videos (although it might not always seem like it). We use it…
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Relationship breakdown checklist — what should you do if you separate?
Financial steps to consider Check all joint accounts and home loan redraws. Change PINs and passwords. Withdraw surplus funds or restrict…
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Divorce and Separation — What you need to know
How long do I have to be separated before I can divorce my spouse? A divorce is the Court’s recognition that a marriage no…
Read more
The ABC of CGT in your family law property settlement
Tax costs have an effect on the property pool available for distribution. In property cases, the Court may take into…
Read more
Show me the money: the consequences of failing to disclose assets in family law proceedings
Parties to financial family law cases have an ongoing duty to disclose the material facts relating to their financial position…
Read more
What’s in a name? Changing your child’s surname after separation or divorce
Your child’s name can be changed where you have the consent of the other parent and the change of name…
Read more
Domestic violence in financial cases in the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court of Australia
The Family Law Act 1975 established the ‘no fault’ divorce principle. This means that, unlike in some other jurisdictions, to…
Read more
If circumstances change, so can Parenting Orders
In brief: It may come as a relief to some that Parenting Orders made by the court are not always set in…
Read more
Social media in family law proceedings — how is it used?
In brief Social media goes far beyond cat videos (although it might not always seem like it). We use it…
Read more
Relationship breakdown checklist — what should you do if you separate?
Financial steps to consider Check all joint accounts and home loan redraws. Change PINs and passwords. Withdraw surplus funds or restrict…
Read more