What is Child Support? Child support is a term that refers to a type of financial support between separated or divorced parents. Child support is a federal scheme, called The Child Support Scheme, which ensures that all children living in Australia receive appropriate financial support following separation or divorce. Regular payments are made from one parent to the other to ensure that both parents are making an equitable contribution to the well-being of their children who are under 18 years of age. A parent seeking financial support through the scheme can apply for child support under the C ..read more

What is a Consent Order? In Australia, consent orders are used in cases where the parties do not require the Court to make a decision for them. The parties come to an agreement on their own, which is then written in the form of consent orders that the parties then file in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to be made as formal court orders.   Consent orders can be made in regards to parenting and/or financial matters like, property settlement or spousal maintenance, and can also be used in some circumstances to vary or discharge existing family court orders. Minute of ..read more

A Guide to Legal Separation in Australia Legal separation is an important step in ending a legally defined relationship (such as a marriage or de facto relationship). Before separated couples are able to proceed with a divorce order, you must be legally separated first. Michael Conley Lawyers are experts in family law and have years of experience in navigating the proceedings for divorce and separation. Define Separated: What is Legal Separation? According to the Australian family law, separation means that the relationship has broken down and at least one of the parties in the relationship ha ..read more

Everything You Need to Know About Spousal Maintenance Very few people think of divorce when getting married and even fewer have considered how spousal maintenance might affect them in the event of a divorce. Many people don’t realise that they may be required to pay or be entitled to financial support after a divorce, or what the process is for seeking spousal maintenance or determining maintenance payments to a former partner. Michael Conley Lawyers are expert family lawyers with years of experience in navigating the emotional and financial difficulties of divorce. This guide to spousal maint ..read more