Separation is often a challenging and emotionally charged time in a person’s life, usually accompanied by significant decisions regarding living arrangements. One common question that arises during this period is whether it is legally permissible to change the...
The incidence of de facto relationships has been increasing for some time, and that trend is likely to continue. Since 2009, the legal regime for property settlement has been the same whether the separating couple had been married or living in a de facto relationship....
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...
