Family Law Blog

Am I entitled to spousal maintenance?

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…

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Different Custody Arrangements That Might Work For You

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…

Top 5 Misconceptions About De Facto Relationships You Need To Stop Believing

De facto relationships often have people confused. 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…

Family Owned Businesses and Divorce

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics the current divorce rate in Australia is just over 40%. In conjunction with families owning 70% of Australia’s 2.1 million businesses and 46.2% of those family owned businesses being ultimately held…

Gift vs Loans in Divorce

With sky high property prices and tightening lending criteria there has been a huge increase of the ‘bank of mum and dad’. In fact, according to the financial comparison website, Mozo, the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ is…

Pet Custody: Who gets to keep man’s best friend?

Separating is hard to do; agreeing on who gets what property can make things complicated, however deciding and agreeing on who gets to keep the family pet can often be the toughest decision separating spouses need to make….

5 Tips To Choosing The Best Family and Divorce Lawyer

Separation and divorce can be a time of great uncertainty and change. When people also get caught up in expensive legal battles the process can become destructive and overwhelming. Choosing the right family lawyer is essential in supporting…