A difficult part of co-parenting is missing out on spending time with your children. The Christmas holidays, a time usually spent with family, can be extremely sad and difficult for a co-parent whose children are spending the holiday…

Once you and your partner have separated it’s a good idea to seek a property settlement sooner rather than later. Why? Sometimes surprising to clients, the law regards asset accumulated after separation as relevant to the net assets…

With the summer holidays fast approaching, it is an opportune time for separated and divorced parents to take note and double-check a few things before making any overseas holiday plans. Written Consent As the old adage goes, “treat…

You’ve decided to separate; next you’ll need to tackle the division of property. Ordinarily, all assets and debts are pooled and distributed between you and your ex-partner. There are several ways this can be done. Together you can…

After the breakdown of a relationship between parents, there is often a wish for the child’s surname to be changed by one or both parents. This usually occurs when the mother has adopted the father’s surname at the…

In order to apply for divorce in Australia, you will need to fulfil certain eligibility requirements. If the following requirements are met, you are then legally allowed to file your divorce application. Your marriage has broken down irreversibly…