Family Law Blog

Changing Your Child’s Surname After Divorce

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

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How Long Does It Take To Get Divorced In Australia?

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…

Financial Dos And Don’ts During Divorce

A divorce can be draining, both emotionally and financially. It may feel like you’ll never get to the other side. But you will. Unfortunately, there is no “one size fits all” approach to resolving financial disputes. However, to…

7 Things You Should Never Do During Divorced

The process of divorce isn’t always easy. Tensions can run high and divorcing couples can often make poor decisions in the heat of the moment. Given the extensive amount of financial, emotional and practical details that have to…

Meaningful ways to help a loved one through a divorce

Perhaps almost as bad as going through a divorce yourself is watching someone dear to you go through one. There are countless ways to support a loved one going through pre, active and post-divorce stages. Below are 5…

How to avoid an expensive divorce

Whether rich or poor, young or old, a divorce can be devastating to both the heart and the wallet. However, divorce doesn’t have to be a long, painful and costly endeavour. The following options are available and may…

A Guide To Co-parenting

Divorce signifies the end of a relationship, however for divorced parents it also signifies the beginning of a new type of relationship – the co-parenting relationship. There is no denying that co-parenting harmoniously with your former partner can…