Did you know that the first same sex divorce in Australia was finalised in 2018? This case involved two women in Western Australia who had married overseas. While their separation predated the legalisation of same-sex marriage in Australia, they were unable to formally divorce due to legal limitations on recognising their union.  This landmark case […] The post Same Sex Divorce in Australia appeared first on JB Solicitors ..read more

This guide will serve as a reference for a smooth divorce application online NSW (New South Wales).   Some things in life don’t usually work out the way we thought it would be. That’s why we have divorce. Divorce is the legal termination of a marriage. It officially dissolves the legal bond between you and your […] The post Your Guide to Divorce Application Online NSW appeared first on JB Solicitors ..read more

Have you heard of grey divorce Australia? This is a type of divorce where two couples want to end their marriage after 50. Traditionally, divorce was considered a phenomenon primarily affecting younger couples. However, recent years have witnessed a significant rise in “grey divorce”. Unlike younger divorces, those divorcing later in life often face: These […] The post Grey Divorce Australia: What Is It? appeared first on JB Solicitors ..read more

Are you wondering what is alimony in Australia? Have you recently separated or divorced? Are there such provisions in Australia about financially supporting your ex after separation? As family lawyers, our clients often ask us “What is alimony in Australia?’ In most Western countries like the United States, alimony refers to the financial support that […] The post What Is Alimony In Australia: Your Basic Guide appeared first on JB Solicitors ..read more

How to get an annulment in NSW? Relationships, like life itself, can take unexpected turns. Sometimes, those turns lead couples to the difficult decision of ending their marriage. In New South Wales (NSW), there are two distinct legal paths available: divorce and annulment. Each serves a different purpose and has its own set of requirements. […] The post How To Get an Annulment in NSW? appeared first on JB Solicitors ..read more

Are you looking for the perfect custody calendar that works for you and your ex-partner? Divorce not only separates an ex-couple’s finances and property, but it also divides their time with their children. Children play a big role in a family, but what happens when their parents separate? Even after divorce, separated parents have the […] The post Custody Calendar: Perfecting Your Parenting Plans appeared first on JB Solicitors ..read more

Before we explore what de facto rights NSW are, let’s first understand the meaning of “de facto relationship.” A de facto relationship can be defined as a relationship where two people who are not married to one another, and who are not related to one other live together in the same house, as a couple.  […] The post A Brief Guide About De Facto Rights NSW appeared first on JB Solicitors ..read more

Family law mediation is the process of resolving family law matters without court interference. Due to the backlog of the court system, many families who go to the Family Court or Federal Circuit Court for their family law matter experience ongoing delays and significant financial and emotional stress. As a result, many families are turning […] The post Family Law Mediation: How Helpful Is It? appeared first on JB Solicitors ..read more

Before discussing the joint divorce application form, let us first tackle joint divorce proceedings in Australia. Divorce can be an emotionally stressful process, even more so when going through it it collaboratively. Yet, for many couples in Australia, a joint divorce application offers a smoother and less adversarial path toward ending their marriage and as compared […] The post Joint Divorce Application Form appeared first on JB Solicitors ..read more

How long after divorce can you claim superannuation? Family laws regard superannuation as part of your property and assets pool. Usually, family law proceedings handle asset division between you and your ex-spouse. That is if you both agree privately or during a property settlement in court. Superannuation constitutes part of a couple’s combined pool of divisible […] The post How Long After Divorce Can You Claim Superannuation? appeared first on JB Solicitors ..read more