Separation can be difficult, no matter how prepared you may think you are. Alongside the emotional strain, the question of dividing your property and finances often feels overwhelming. If you’re wondering: can you get a property settlement before divorce? The answer is yes, but it’s a complex process with legal requirements, timelines, and potential [...]
While the role of mediation between separated couples has become better understood over recent years, many are still wondering: what is child-inclusive mediation? It’s becoming more common as part of child-inclusive practices to resolve, so let’s take a look at exactly what it entails.Child-inclusive mediationResolving arrangements for separated parents is often difficult. Understanding a child’s [...]
Inheritances can be a significant point of dispute in family law property settlements and asset pools, especially when large sums or family estates are involved. Whether you've already received an inheritance or expect to in the future, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has broad discretion in how it handles such assets. In [...]
Divorce is rarely easy, emotionally or legally. If you're wondering whether you can handle a divorce on your own, you're not alone. Many people ask: can I divorce without a lawyer? The short answer is yes. But the real answer is more complicated. While it’s legally possible to apply for divorce without a lawyer, [...]
Who gets the family farm? There’s a lot of emotion and sentiment attached to a family farm, so when a couple who make their living from the land go through the divorce process, it can cause a lot of angst. But who gets the farm? The farmer who may have inherited the property or [...]
How will our Property be Divided? The Family Law Act sets out how property is divided, for married couples and for de facto relationships (who separated after 1 March 2009). What is a De Facto Relationship A de facto relationship is defined in the Act as “the relationship of a couple living together on [...]
When it comes to child support, there are two types of agreements – a limited child support agreement or a binding child support agreement. It’s important that you choose the right type of written agreement on child support payments. What is a child support assessment? Child support assessments conducted by the Services Australia (child [...]
A child support assessment, or child support orders made by a court, tribunal or Services Australia (formerly the Child Support Agency), will usually end when a child turns 18. However, where the Child Support legislation (Child Support Scheme) stops, there is scope for the Family Law Act (FLA) to step in, in regards to [...]
