Our Services — Family Law & Childrens Advocacy

Children of separating parents face enormous anxiety and change. Their lives are significantly disrupted and it is important to minimize the impact of separation. The primary focus when deciding on appropriate parenting arrangements should be the children’s needs. It is the right of the children to have a significant and regular relationship with both of... View Article

Any de facto relationship that has broken down after 1 March 2009 is dealt with under the Family Law Act 1975 when discussing property settlements. This includes both homosexual and heterosexual relationships. In order to bring a claim for a financial settlement pursuant to the Family Law Act 1975, the following requirements must be met:... View Article

Divorce is the term used for the legal dissolution of a marriage. Filing for a divorce does not involve the legal process of dividing property assets nor does it involves children’s matters.  In Australia any party to a marriage may seek a divorce and are entitled to a divorce regardless of their religious beliefs. The... View Article

Parties can enter into a financial agreement: Prior to cohabitation; Prior to marriage; During cohabitation, or marriage; After separation; After divorce. In the absence of a financial agreement entered into prior to separation, the parties are entitled to effect a division of property through a financial settlement. This involves dividing the assets of the relationship... View Article

“We will explain the court process to you” Sometimes children are removed from their parent’s care. The Department of Communities and Justice intervene when they deem that children are at risk of abuse or neglect. If this happens to you or you are an interested family member, you will be involved in proceedings before the Children’s... View Article