The wellbeing of your children is always your first priority. That’s why it can be so difficult to split custody of them with an ex-partner after a separation. During the process, you may have...
How long after separation can you claim property in Australia?
Separating from a partner is a difficult and emotional process, whether the relationship was short or you had been living together for many years. It’s made all the more challenging by the assets...
Can I change my child’s last name without their father’s consent?
If you have separated from or divorced your partner and have a child together, it’s likely your child has the father’s last name. You may wish to change the child’s last name to yours instead. How...
What is the child custody process in Australia?
Relationship breakups and divorces can be incredibly difficult for children. That’s why doing what’s best for them during the process should always be your first priority - even if that means making...
Same-Sex Marriage: Process in Australia
In December 2017, Australian law changed to allow same-sex couples the same rights that heterosexual couples have been enjoying for decades. On this day, the Marriage Act 1961 was updated to define...
Who pays the mortgage after separation in Australia?
Separating from your partner can be a difficult and complicated process, whether you’re married or in a de facto partnership. This is especially true when you have joint ownership of property. In...
Can you represent yourself in family court in Australia?
If you have to attend family court in the near future, you might be wondering - can I represent myself? The short answer to the question is yes. Family court allows self-represented litigants....
They called him what?! Naming Children in Australia
We have all heard of celebrities gifting their children unusual and often strange names. Think Kal-EL (Nicholas Cage), Sage Moonblood (Sylvester Stallone), and North (Kanye West). In Australia,...
Christmas Parenting Arrangements
When negotiating parenting arrangements a lot of parents agree to share time in the school holidays but forget to specifically negotiate special holidays such as Christmas. This can become a very...