INTRODUCTION
About This Booklet
This booklet is designed to help you gain a basic understanding of how Family Law in Australia relates to the following issues:
- separation;
- divorce;
- support of a former spouse;
- matters relating to children of a marriage or de facto relationship;
- property settlement; and
- domestic violence.
Michael Lynch is an Accredited Family Law Specialist practising in Queensland, therefore, this booklet has particular reference to Queensland . However, as the Family Law Act is Commonwealth legislation, this booklet also refers to the situation in Australia, generally.
This booklet provides general comments only and is not intended to give any specific legal advice. Each person should seek advice that relates to their special circumstances. Please contact Michael Lynch Family Lawyers for detailed information or advice on any topic in this booklet. Changes to the law occur regularly. Michael Lynch Family Lawyers will not accept responsibility for any loss or damage caused to anyone who relies on the information in this booklet.
No part of this booklet may be included in any document, circular, orstatement, without the written approval of Michael Lynch Family Lawyers. This booklet was first published in 1996 and has now been fully updated in this 5th Revision.
Michael Lynch LLB
Accredited Family Law specialist
May 2007
About Michael Lynch
For over 17 years Michael Lynch has specialised solely in Family and Relationship Law. He has practiced in Brisbane and the United Kingdom.
Michael:
- is an Accredited Family Law Specialist and has been since its inception, over 10 years ago;
- is a member of various Family Law Associations at National and State level;
- has been a member of the Independent Child Lawyer Panel for over 11 years;
- is regularly involved in mediations;
- is a regular presenter of seminars and workshops on Family and Relationship Law issues;
- has presented a regular talkback radio segment has presented newspaper articles on Family and Relationship Law;
- publishes a free Family Law newsletter - ‘The Family Flyer’;
- and is a volunteer legal adviser at several community legal centres.