December 20th, 2021
Leaving an abusive relationship – Strategies to maintain safety before you leave
This post focuses on strategies to maintain safety before you or a loved one leave an abusive relationship. If you or......
December 14th, 2021
Experiencing anxiety and grief during the festive season
Christmas is a happy time of year but for families experiencing family law issues, it can be lonely, stressful and co......
November 23rd, 2021
Safety strategies after leaving an abusive relationship
Separation - after leaving a domestic violence relationship Separation is a time to review and update the safety pla......
November 9th, 2021
How is finance and property divided after separating?
Whilst many people believe the fair way to divide property between a separated couple is 50/50, there is an establish......
November 5th, 2021
What Domestic Violence Orders are available in Australia?
Family violence orders are typically made by Courts under state or territory laws, and they are called different thin......
November 3rd, 2021
Interim hearing versus final hearing in family law
So you have progressed your matter past the first court appearance and you are told that you have to attend an Interi......
November 2nd, 2021
What is a Direction Hearing / Mention?
When you first start navigating the family law system, it can feel like trying to navigate a map in another language.......
October 25th, 2021
How to get a Divorce in Australia
The concept of ‘no-fault divorce’ in Australia With the establishment of the Family Law Act 1975, the concept of no-......
October 8th, 2021
Defence posting relocations, separation and child custody arrangements
Posting relocations are difficult for Australian Defence families at the best of times, but even more so when the mov......
September 27th, 2021
Partner Support when separating from an Australian Defence Force Member
If you are separating from an Australian Defence Force (ADF) member there are avenues of support available from Defen......
September 15th, 2021
Parenting Arrangements After Separation
Following separation there are four approaches that parents can take when setting up future parenting arrangements fo......
September 7th, 2021
FAQs: Merger of Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia
The Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia have merged. Let’s navigate the family law c......
September 3rd, 2021
Tips for getting your mental health back on track post separation
Going through a separation is never going to be a walk in the park, but sadly, with everyone in the process of trying......
August 31st, 2021
What happens when you’re not happy with a family law mediation agreement?
Family Mediation is a cost effective and emotionally supportive process that assists separating couples reach amicabl......
August 24th, 2021
Things to consider in a parenting arrangement after separation
There are several topics that should be included in any post separation parenting arrangement, regardless of whether ......
August 20th, 2021
Family Law and Family Pets
Whether they’re furry, feathery or otherwise, pets provide fun, joy and companionship for the whole family. But what ......
August 12th, 2021
Embracing and dealing with change after separation and divorce
What’s normal to feel during a significant life change like separation/divorce? Separation or divorce c......
August 8th, 2021
When will the Court vary final parenting orders? (Rice v Asplund test)
The Court will vary final parenting orders only in limited situations, where there has been a significant change in c......
July 5th, 2021
What is a family report in family law?
When parties are unable to reach an agreement about the care arrangements for the children a family report may be wri......
June 15th, 2021
What is the role of an independent children’s lawyer?
At the heart of family law policy is that the children’s best interests are protected in any parental dispute. One wa......