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What Happens If Your Spouse Dies During a Property Settlement?
The death of a party during family law property proceedings can create complex legal issues and may significantly affect how a matter proceeds. Questions can arise about whether proceedings can continue, the role of the deceased’s estate, and how the deceased party’s...
Urgent Parenting Orders: When and how You can apply?
When parents separate, most parenting matters can be addressed through the usual court process. However, there are circumstances where waiting for a matter to progress in the ordinary way may not be appropriate, particularly where there are concerns about a child’s...
What does ‘Best Interests of the Child’ mean in Family Law?
‘Best interests of the child’ is one of the most frequently used phrases in family law legislation, and its meaning and interpretation is regularly explored in case law involving parenting disputes. In this blog, we look at the origins of this cornerstone principle...
Understanding Family Law Financial Settlement Documents
When ex-partners reach an agreement for the settlement of their financial matters upon separation, there are two ways this agreement can be legally finalised: consent orders or a financial agreement. It is important to finalise family law financial matters through one...
Pet Custody Disputes Arising from Divorce or Separation
Divorce or separation has a significant impact on all members of the family, including our beloved pets. Approximately 69% of Australian households have at least one pet and in the event of a divorce or separation, decisions about a pet’s future can become a genuine...
Making a Child Support Agreement
Child support agreements are contractual arrangements between parents or non-parents that enable financial support for their children. The Child Support Scheme was introduced by the Australian government on 1 July 1988 to ensure the adequacy of court ordered child...
Why Binding Financial Agreements are not DIY
After a relationship breakdown, a financial agreement may seem like something you can simply download, fill in and sign, particularly when you and your partner agree about your finances. However, these agreements have strict legal requirements, and a DIY approach can...
Coercive Control: A New Era of Accountability for NSW Victims
Abuse doesn’t have one overarching definition. Whether it is physical, emotional or mental, you have a right to respect and autonomy in a relationship. Historically, only physical abuse has been recognised by courts and successfully prosecuted by police, leaving...