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It is important not to forget to take the necessary steps to enable you to separate financially from your partner. To some this can be a da

Is it only those assets that exist at the date of separation that should be included leaving the parties free to build up their own individu

Were you ever really committed to a shared life? Are you truly ready for a divorce, or are you just threatening?

Even though you may be angry, upset and humiliated, you should avoid using social media to express your feelings at all costs.

Because it is such a sensitive topic, I wanted to revisit it again and talk about a High Court case that has become a landmark decision when

Relocations can often occur when the parties have been separated for some time and shared parenting arrangements have been in place and work

Paula Phelan is a Family Lawyer with Specialist Accreditation in this area from the Queensland Law Society. She has been a lawyer for 21...

Paula Phelan is a Family Lawyer with Specialist Accreditation in this area from the Queensland Law Society. She has been a lawyer for 21...

Our lives move through many different stages and are constantly evolving and changing. The breakdown of a relationship can be a stage...

The Family Law Act provides that children are entitled to the benefit of a meaningful relationship with both of their parents. Some...

The Family Law Act makes it clear that parents have responsibilities for their children, not “rights”. When parents separate, it is...

There is sometimes confusion around what a divorce is and what this process involves. A “divorce” is the formal dissolution of your...

The Family Law Courts can divide the superannuation entitlements of couples who separate. This is the same for couples who are married or...

Child support can be a difficult issue and can sometimes place a strain on the ongoing parenting relationship for separated parents....

The Uncertainty of Separation The process of separation can be an emotional rollercoaster, particularly when trying to negotiate the...

Can my older child decide? A common misconception in family law is that that older children have the right to decide the parenting...