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is a written agreement between parties that is approved by the Federal and Family Court of Australia (FCFCA), covering arrangements for children, property, and finances. It carries the same legal weight as a judge’s order but generally does not require court attendance by the parties ..read more

That’s where 1800 RESPECT comes in. Even if you’re not sure if what you’re experiencing is family violence, they are a safe place to start the conversation ..read more

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We’ve curated a list of five apps most commonly used which may alleviate some of the stress associated with co-parenting, and suggest you do your own further research ..read more

Financial disclosure is a pivotal aspect of the process when a marriage or de facto relationship comes to an end. Each party must disclose their assets, income, expenses, and debt, and prove their financial contributions as this is the foundation for decisions related to property division, spousal maintenance and child support ..read more

Disagreements then arise about whether the funds were a gift or a loan. The distinction between the two is crucial because it can significantly impact the division of matrimonial assets and can unfairly prejudice lenders if the court gets it wrong ..read more

As a family law lawyer, the phrase, ‘best interests of the child’ rolls off my tongue numerous times a day. It’s enshrined in litigation and brandied around as if there is an obvious and accepted meaning to the term. “The Court will determine the issue based on the best interests of the Child,” I say, as if there is some mathematical formula that can be applied to any child to determine the perfect solution to where he or she spends their time and who is responsible for decisions affecting them. If only it were so easy ..read more

Most people feel they have a good understanding of what a lawyer is, but are confident in explaining what the difference is between a barrister and a solicitor. Both are lawyers, or Australian Legal Practitioners, but they have distinct roles in family and relationship disputes ..read more

The new list introduce under the new Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia will case manage complex property pools with a net asset pool of $20 million or more. It is one of many new initiatives aimed at improving case management in the family law system ..read more