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This week I wanted to expand on the topic by looking at a recent case of Adesso v Payton that examined them in more detail. You will...

I recently wrote about de facto relationships. De facto couples who have separated can apply to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of...

Today’s topic is about a subject that can create confusion and its often misunderstood – de facto relationships. Under the Family Law...

Working out the parenting arrangements after the breakdown of a relationship is not always easy.  Parents who are in conflict with each...

Parents have a responsibility to try to agree to the care arrangements for children following the breakdown of a relationship or...

Our article this week is the first of a two-part series providing things to consider before or during separation. For most people going...

What Are the Benefits of Out-of-Court Family Law Settlements In the family law arena, parties seeking a resolution to their disputes that...

What is a Pre-Nuptial Agreement? A pre-nuptial agreement is a legally Binding Financial Agreement between two people who are planning on...

Living arrangements for children The Family Law Act encourages parents to resolve their parenting arrangements without Court proceedings...

In the past you would often hear terms such as ‘custody’ and ‘access’ or ‘guardianship’ of children when people were referring to...

Parental alienation is a complex and emotionally charged family dynamic that occurs when one parent deliberately attempts to distance...

This is the Second Part of our Series on Parental Alienation Where One Parent Deliberately Tries to Distance Their Child From the Other...

Estate planning is a critical process that addresses the distribution of assets and assists in safeguarding the wishes of loved ones...

The process of separation can be an emotional rollercoaster, particularly when trying to negotiate the division of joint property. One of...

When separating, untangling your money or responsibilities from your ex-partner can be quite messy. Common things such as home loans or...

There is no good time to tell children that their parents are separating. It is certainly better to have the discussion sooner rather...

In my last column I talked about the difficult issue of one parent relocating with a child and the angst that the move can cause to the...

In the world we live in today, with blended families as the “new normal”, it is essential that you protect your assets and you plan for:...

The breakdown of a relationship is usually an emotional and often distressing time in your life. You still have careers to pursue, kids...

Following separation there are a number of ways to come to arrangements for the joint parenting of the children. 1. “The Sensible...