Parenting arrangements after separation or divorce can be challenging, especially when it involves relocating or travelling with children. The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) governs these matters in Australia, ensuring equal and shared parental responsibility, which means...
Subpoenas can be a powerful tool for gathering evidence and information in family law cases, especially when the other party is unwilling to cooperate. However, the process of requesting, filing, and serving subpoenas is not straightforward and requires careful...
Making a Will is important, particularly if you are part of a blended family. A blended family is a family in which one or both partners have a child or children from a previous relationship. Careful estate planning now should ensure that all of your intended...
Family law principles recognise that both parents of a child should be financially responsible for his or her care, regardless of the parents’ marital status, past or present relationships or involvement in the child’s life. The child support scheme in Australia is...
Do you have a grudge with your ex? Think twice before airing it on social media! Social media is commonly referred to as modern day ‘Surveillance’ for family law matters. What you post on your social media accounts may be used against you to damage your credibility by...
A Financial Agreement is an effective tool for couples in managing their estate planning. Financial Agreements allow couples to pre-determine what they quantify as a fair distribution of their finances and assets, in the event of a relationship breakdown, death of one...
