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Shared Parental Responsibility and Equal Time

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Under the law, each parent has parental responsibility for a child who is under 18 years of age. This continues to be the case even if the parents separate or either or both of the child’s parents re-partner or re-marry.…

Property Settlement Time Limits

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Separation can be a very stressful and emotional time, and parties may avoid or prolong finalising a property settlement with their ex-partner (which may or may not include a provision of spouse maintenance) for a variety of reasons. Whilst there…

Should We Mediate Our Family Dispute?

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Mediation is a quick, economical and effective means of resolving family law disputes regarding property and/or custody. What is mediation? Mediation is a negotiation process in which an independent third party, known as the mediator, assists parties to identify the…

Three Common Questions About Family Law

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Family law is complex and often leaves people with a number of questions. Here are three of the most common questions our family lawyers are asked. How do I get a divorce in Australia? Australia operates under a ‘no fault’…

How Important are my Children’s Wishes in Deciding Issues in Family Court?

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Child’s Right To Be Heard “What if my child hates the other parent?” “What if my child wants to spend more time with the other parent?” “What if my child is not mature enough to make decisions about where they…

Financial Support for Children After Separation

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If you and your partner separate, there are options available for you both to be involved in providing financial support for your children. For example: You and your partner may wish to self-manage child support; You may wish to apply…

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