Family Law is a cornerstone of society, shaping the way we navigate relationships, separation and time spent, for parenting matters. In 2023, significant attention has been drawn to the proposed amendments in the Family Law Amendment Bill 2023 (the Bill). These...
Alienation in terms of family law involves a parent whereby they speak to their children in a manner that alienates another parent. This alienation involves pushing the child or children to reject or hold off from contacting or developing bonds with the alienated...
Understanding De Facto Relationships There is a growing body of case law that applies the definition of a de facto relationship. Questions about the existence of a de facto relationship and when it began are crucial issues in many cases. This is because parties may...
Separation is a difficult time for everyone involved. The breakdown of a family creates much stress and anxiety for all parties involved, especially the children. Whilst parents try and protect their children from unpleasant behaviour during divorce proceedings, it is...
A property settlement is a financial agreement between you and your former spouse/partner, concerning the division of assets held by one or both parties in the marriage. You don’t need to wait for your divorce to be finalised before commencing the property...
