Family Law

When should I review and update my Will?

Is your Child Support Agreement binding?

In this closer look at Binding Child Support Agreements, let’s follow a real-life mum and dad on…

binding child support agreement

What is a Binding Child Support Agreement?

Child support in Australia is governed by the Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989 (Cth) (‘the…

equal shared parental responsibility

What is Equal Shared Parental Responsibility?

Equal Shared Parental Responsibility means that parents share equally all the “duties, powers,…

what is spousal maintenance

What is Spousal Maintenance? Am I entitled to spousal maintenance? Do I have to pay spouse maintenance?

Spousal maintenance, or de facto maintenance, is a form of financial support paid by one party to a…

consent orders

What are Consent Orders and how can I apply for them?

There are risks to leaving any agreement on parenting or property arrangements undocumented.…

Serving Documents in Family Law Matters

How to Serve Documents in Family Law Matters

Different types of court documents require different methods of service. We outline the different…

divorce in Australia marriage overseas

How to get divorced in Australia if you were married overseas?

If you were married overseas you are still able to apply for a Divorce in Australia, provided…

family unit trust

Do you own property in a fixed unit trust? Are you receiving the benefit of the land tax threshold?

If you own property in a fixed unit trust, you may not be receiving the benefit of the land tax…

Discrete property list

Is your matter eligible for the Discrete Property List – saving you time and money?

The Discrete Property list is for matters where the parties are seeking financial orders only. The…

date of legal separation

What is my ‘date of separation’?

The date of separation is the date that one, or both, of the parties to the marriage decided that…