A question all engaged and married couples hope they will never have to ask: who keeps the engagement ring if you separate? Historically in Australia, the Courts took the view that if the engagement ring was given in contemplation…

What is Child Support? Child support is the ongoing legal responsibility of separated parents to provide an appropriate level of financial support for their children to ensure that the child’s needs are met. The Child Support Scheme is governed…

If you are considering mediation in relation to your parenting or financial matter, you have a great opportunity to resolve your dispute peacefully and privately, whilst also obtaining an outcome tailored to your needs. Mediation can save you…

Under the Family Law Act, a legal or de facto spouse can claim spouse maintenance after separation. The Family Law Act 1975, states a person has a responsibility to financially assist their spouse or former de facto partner, if…

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. Devising custody agreements and putting them into practice can be time-consuming and…

De facto relationships often confuse people. It’s not uncommon to hear outlandish statements like: “If you’re not married, you’re not entitled to claim anything if the relationship ends”, or “You have to be in a relationship for a…