Mediation is a valuable and widely utilised method for resolving legal matters. This alternative form of dispute resolution is particularly valuable when it is desirable to maintain a relationship with the other party after the dispute, as is often the…

Most people know someone who has been affected by a family breakup. It is usually a very stressful and emotional time when people are anxious about the divorce, the property settlement and the emotional wellbeing and care arrangements for children….

A Financial Agreement can be an effective tool for couples in managing their estate planning. Financial Agreements allow couples to pre-determine what they quantify as a fair distribution of their finances and assets, in the event of a relationship breakdown,…

Separation is often a challenging and emotionally charged time in a person’s life, usually accompanied by significant decisions regarding living arrangements. One common question that arises during this period is whether it is legally permissible to change the locks on…

Central Coast Families who experience separation and divorce and need to go to court to resolve their parenting and property issues will now be part of a new merged Family Court system. On September 1, the previous two Courts which…

The past few weeks have seen major changes to the family law system of Australia. As of the 1st of September, the Federal Circuit Court and the Family Court of Australia officially merged to become the Federal Circuit and Family…

The federal government has passed a new law that will improve the visibility of superannuation assets in family law proceedings, allowing more partners to claw back what is rightfully theirs if they are going through a messy divorce. Parties may…

The Government’s merging of the Family Court with the Federal Circuit Court will complicate the family law system over time, writes Labor MP Graham Perrett. FOR 45 YEARS, the Family Court of Australia was the envy of the world. From…