Spousal Maintenance
A marriage breakdown can come with serious financial consequences. Careful consideration should be made for discussions pertaining to mortgage, rent and bills. In cases where one party lacks the financial capacity to meet their needs, spousal maintenance is crucial to ensure a reasonable quality of life. Payments from one spouse to another can alleviate the […]
Child Support
The Child Support scheme covers the majority of children in separated families in Australia. The support payments for children in separated families are commonly agreed upon by each party, or, where this is not the case, assessed and monitored by the Child Support Agency instead of the Courts. The sum differs from case to case. […]
Parenting Arrangements
Children’s living arrangements are as vital as they are complicated. Under Family Law, the best interests of the child are the most important consideration. When considering parenting arrangements after the breakdown of a relationship, the Court must also consider the child’s well-being and the value of living with the parent by considering aspects such as […]
Divorce
Divorce is the official legal ending of a marriage. There are several difficulties that can arise during the divorce process. These include concerns surrounding divorce applications, requirements for divorce orders and divorces that involve children under the age of 18. Divorce applications You need to file an Application for Divorce if you want to apply […]
Separation
Separation, in legal terms, can be defined as the end of a marriage or de facto relationship. Separation cannot be registered under Australian Family law. A separation could also be thought of as a decision made by one party to end a relationship, and that decision is communicated to the other party in the relationship. […]