No-fault divorce has been established in Australia since 1975, when the Whitlam Government introduced the Family Law Act 1975. However, to this day there are still several misconceptions when it comes to divorce in Australia. The most common…

Parental Responsibility Parental responsibility is the authority to make decisions concerning and affecting the care, welfare and proper development of a child. Both parents have full parental responsibility for their children up until the age of 18. Parental…

If you have recently separated from your spouse or de facto partner, it is advised that you seek to finalise your property settlement sooner rather than later. This will help you avoid post-separation asset or debt accumulation being…

  STAGE 1: DATE OF SEPARATION The day either or both parties express their intention to end the relationship. This is the first practical step after a break-up, where one or both parties move out of the home,…

You can remarry after a divorce as long as your divorce order has taken effect. This is usually one month and one day after your divorce is granted by the Court. You will need to supply your marriage…

What Is An Annulment Of Marriage? In Australia, an annulment of marriage is legally referred to as a ‘decree of nullity of marriage’, which is governed by the Family Law Act. A decree of nullity is a finding…