Sadly, about one third of current marriages in Australia are likely to end in separation or divorce. Couples in de facto relationships fare even worse; the evidence shows that the separation rate is significantly higher for de facto relationships than for marriages....Read More
As anyone who has had dealings with the Family Court in recent years knows, the Family Court is in trouble. Just how much trouble was clear to anyone who went along to the the National Family Law Conference in Melbourne, held last month. The conference is the major...Read More
If you’re a parent going through a divorce or a separation, you might think that you know what’s best for your children. But under the law, it’s not all about you. A child’s views are often a very significant factor in determining parenting arrangements following a...Read More
In the process of separation or divorce, most couples manage to come to an arrangement as to who gets what assets. Unfortunately, there are some who reach an impasse and simply can’t come to an agreement. This can happen when couples try to resolve a particularly...Read More
There is a new Bill before Parliament to strengthen and simplify Pre-nuptial or Pre-relationship Agreements. For those that enter into such agreements prior to marriage, it would be fairer to change their marriage vows to take the other person for better or worse or...Read More
