With about 1 in 3 Australian marriages ending in divorce almost everyone knows someone who has been involved in the breakdown of a marriage or a de facto relationship. Not surprisingly this often results in rumours about what each party is entitled to receive....
Many families have found the global pandemic as particularly stressful. Both parents and children are very anxious about the situation at this time. Parents are facing the stress of money and health worries in the pandemic, as well as the normal stresses and...
Under the Family Law Act, a de facto relationship is when two people are not legally married or related by family and have a relationship as a couple living together on a genuine domestic basis. However, in applying this law, the Court has found that...
We have decided to separate. I want to sort out a property division as soon as possible. Do I have to be divorced first? The simple answer is 'no'. This is a common misconception amongst the public. Divorce is granted on the...
Be aware of the time limitations that apply Did you know, in the Australian Family Law system, legislation is set up to provide time frames for couples to bring an application to the Courts to finalise property matters with your former spouse or de-facto...
Secret Centrelink. In this article we will explore some lesser known Centrelink legislation that can be used to improve individuals and couples Centrelink outcomes. ...