Splitting assets and finances after a separation or divorce can be difficult - especially if one partner is financially vulnerable or unable to support themselves. In those cases spousal maintenance...
The impact of divorce on your financial health
The end of any relationship can be incredibly difficult. And unfortunately, divorce can also have negative financial implications for both parties - for years afterwards (or even the rest of your...
De Facto Relationships – Am I eligible?
An increasing number of couples are choosing to live together in a domestic relationship prior to marriage. These couples are called ‘de facto’ relationships for the purposes of family law...
Do schools have obligations under Parenting Orders?
Children spend a large majority of their time at school and many milestones occur there. Naturally, both parents want involvement in this part of their child’s life. Schools can be placed in a...
Family Dispute Resolution Certificates
Since its inception the Family Law Act 1975 (the Act) has included provisions about litigants undertaking Family Dispute Resolution (FDR). Litigation in Australian courts is based on an adversarial...
My Spouse is Hiding Assets – What Can I Do?
When suspicions and fears arise in a marriage that is beginning to deteriorate, it is not uncommon for concerns about hidden assets to emerge. This is particularly true if one spouse has been...
Protecting Your Child: Understanding International Child Abduction and the Hague Convention
Are you concerned that your ex-partner may unilaterally decide to take your child out of the country without your knowledge or consent? This distressing act is referred to as “child abduction” in...
The Courts view on the Breakdown of a De Facto Relationship
he breakdown of a de facto relationship is an important aspect of family law that needs careful consideration. A recent decision by the High Court of Australia in Fairbairn v Radecki ((2022) FLC 94...
Understanding prenuptial agreements: Benefits and limitations
No one enters a relationship intending for it to end badly - and very few people think it will ever happen to them. With that said, we believe it’s always best to hope for the best and plan for the...
