Divorce — FAQs
Am I eligible to apply for divorce in Australia? If you want to apply for a divorce in Australia either you or your…
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My bags are packed, I’m ready to go. Should I stay or can I go?
In Brief After separation, it is not unusual for one party to want to move from the city or town…
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Post separation financial contributions
The period between separation and the finalisation of a financial matter can be a matter of days (if both parties agree) or…
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Thinking of starting a family? Written consent may be the way of the future.
Some people plan a family in advance. Others may have it at the back of their minds for some time. IVF has…
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“Buying food, drinks and women”; an assessment of parties’ conduct as it relates to family law
Parties who have been in a de facto relationship (heterosexual or same sex) or marriage and have separated sometimes ask if…
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Inheritances in Family Law
Say you have recently separated and no property or financial settlement has yet been finalised. You have a very elderly great…
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Cannabis and Family Law
Cannabis. Marijuana. Pot, Dope. Mull. Yarndi. These are all names for the most commonly used illegal drug in Australia[1]. Pursuant…
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Paying Expenses after Separation
Say you and your spouse/partner separate. There may or may not be children of the relationship. Prior to your separation…
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Separation, divorce, children & overseas travel — Preventing international parental child abduction
Did you know that Australia has one of the highest per capita rate of international parental child abduction in the…
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What happens when spouses split a business? 6 possible scenarios
The ‘clean break’ principle The Family Court’s position is that whenever possible, there should be a clean break between ex-spouses. This means…
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