GuIdes and Articles
We have put together a collection of articles and resources to guide you when navigating legal waters. This is your first stop when looking for advice, information or if you just have some questions and curiosities.
How does my Family Violence Intervention Order (FVIO) affect my parenting matter?
Just because a Family Violence Intervention Order (FVIO) is in place, it does not necessarily mean that the parent subject to the FVIO will be
Four Things to Consider When Looking for a Family Lawyer
Choosing the right divorce lawyer is critical to the progress and outcome of your family law matter. Here are The Family Lawyer’s top 4 tips
Post Separation Assets
How post-separation assets are treated by the Family Court? The date of separation, and therefore, the timing of a contribution to an asset made post-separation
Consider Mediation
Why separating couples should try mediation When there is a breakup, it can leave people with a feeling that if they can’t agree to be
Same Sex Marriage in Australia
Same-sex marriage in Australia Marriage equality is legal in Australia. Same-sex couples have been able to marry each other since the 9th of December 2017, when
Complying with Parenting Orders
What happens if I do not comply with parenting orders? Unless your child’s safety is at risk and/or you can establish that there is a
A Grandparents Rights
What are the Grandparents’ Rights In Australian family law, grandparents do not have any specific rights in relation to the care, upbringing or custody of
What are Child Support Payments?
What are Child Support Payments Child support payments are made by people to provide financial support to children from their previous relationships. Child support payments
Standard Will vs Testamentary Trust Will
Will or Trust Estate Planning In recent years the need for effective structuring of personal and business assets has been brought to the forefront of
Pets – Personal Property or Family Members?
During a relationship, especially a long one, many couples purchase a pet who end up becoming beloved family members in the owners’ eyes, so any
Financial Gifts
How does the Court treat money given to me by my parents? Money received from family members during the relationship may be considered a “contribution”
How are our assets valued during a Separation?
How do we decide what our assets are worth? Determining the value of the matrimonial assets is an essential step to resolving family law property
