You might have heard the term parental responsibility, but do you know what it means and what it involves? Parental responsibility is the authority to make decisions about your children relating to their care, welfare and their development....
Parents wishing to travel with their children overseas after a family separation must be aware of certain provisions under the Family Law Act that require consent to be obtained from the non-travelling parent prior to travel. Failure to obtain consent may result in the...
An accredited specialist is someone who recognised as a demonstrated expert in their chosen field of law. Solicitors who fulfil the requirements of the accreditation program are entitled to use, after their name, the words ‘Accredited Specialist’ in the nominated area of practice. ...
A "de facto" relationship is where two people who are not married or related by family, are in a relationship as a couple on a "genuine domestic basis". This includes same sex couples....
In this video Kirstin Attard discusses superannuation and the way it is handled within the realms Family Law....
The Family Law Act defines superannuation as ‘property’ which is capable of being divided between the parties of a marriage or a de facto relationship. However, superannuation is treated differently to other assets. There are specific laws which regulate superannuation, including the process of...
'Can I see my child if there is an AVO?' Shweta Kumar answers this question and discusses the different types of AVOs....
An AVO can affect the nature of your relationship with your child. When parenting Orders are made, many people are unclear as to how an AVO impacts those parenting Orders. ...
A common misconception about divorce in Australia is that both parties must ‘agree’ to divorce. This is not the case. An application for divorce can either be made by both parties making a joint application for divorce, or, by one party making a sole application...
Interest rates are continuing to rise. We have had 12 interest rate rises since May 2022 and are likely to have another in the coming months. What does this mean for couples and the impact on marriages?...