GUIDE TO FAMILY LAW

INTRODUCTION

• About Michael Lynch
• About this Booklet

SEPARATION AND DIVORCE

• I have just separated! What should I do now?
• Can I make an arrangement with my spouse without having to go to Court?
• When can I get a divorce?
• Do I have to change my name?
• Do I have to support my spouse?

CHILDREN

• Who gets the children?
• How often can I see my children who do not live with me?
• Documenting Arrangements
• Who has to support the children?
• Can I change my children’s name?
• Can I take my children out of Australia?
• Determining Parentage

PROPERTY

• How will our property be divided?
• What happens to superannuation?

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

• Domestic violence

HELPFUL INFORMATION

• Frequently asked questions
• Some useful contact numbers and websites

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