Under Australian family law, pets are considered ‘chattels’. This means that they are a personal possession and regarded as an item of prope

A child’s extended family and particularly grandparents can be a very important part of a child’s life and can play an important role in the

The court will look at a number of circumstances to determine whether a de facto situation is in place, including the intermingling of your

A separation occurs when one of the parties ends the relationship. Often, they will communicate their intention to leave and other times wil

If you are able to come to an agreement about how to divide the property, it is important to remember that “hand shake agreements” are not r

You don’t need to process a formal divorce through the courts before you can commence a property settlement.