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Family Law General, Separation
Among the many changes which may be brought with the breakdown of a relationship, individuals adjusting to living on a single or significantly reduced income can be difficult. When a person has a tough time supporting themselves financially after the breakdown of a relationship, it’s common to question whether the other party has a duty […]
Parenting Arrangements
After the breakdown of a family unit, one of the most important considerations will involve the ongoing care arrangements for the child or children. Amongst the many stressors of separation, having agreed terms and a clearly defined structure of parental responsibilities can be of great use. There are a few different types of parental agreements; […]
Divorce
To get a divorce in Australia, you must be separated from your former spouse for 1 year. During the period of separation, a lot of things can change. It is not uncommon for couples to lose contact with each other, especially when they do not have any children together. For example, you or your former […]
Divorce
To apply for a Divorce in Australia, the Court must be satisfied that your marriage has broken down irretrievably and that there is no reasonable likelihood that you and your former spouse will resume the marriage. To demonstrate this, you must be separated from your former spouse for 12 months and one day before applying […]
Family Law General
Quick Summary You can now sign certain documents, such as affidavits and statutory declarations, with a qualified witness by videocall where you are unable to have them witnessed in person. You can also sign certain documents electronically where you are unable to sign by hand (i.e., where you don’t have access to a printer), simply […]
Family Law General
Quick Summary When you give evidence in a courtroom or by affidavit, you will need to either swear or affirm that the evidence you give is true and correct. ‘Swearing’ refers to taking an oath by God on the Bible or other religious text that you are telling the truth. ‘Affirming’ refers to a declaration […]
Family Law General
Quick Summary You can use a Justice of the Peace, Commissioner for taking Affidavits, solicitor, or barrister to witness your affidavit. You should sign the bottom of each page in the presence of your witness, who will sign each page with you. You should then sign the last page in the presence of your witness, […]
Family Law General, Separation
Separating from a partner can be one of the most difficult things to go through. The emotions separation can bring may range from isolation, shame, and grief, through to anger and stress. Every one of these emotions has a place and purpose in your healing journey, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t difficult to handle […]
Family Law General, Separation
At Family Law Resolutions, we understand that family law matters are often difficult. Navigating through this challenging period of your life can cause emotional strain. Therefore, it is so important to look after yourself and your mental health during this time. Some ways we recommend caring for your mental health include taking up a new […]
Divorce
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Property Settlement
If you meet an honest lawyer (no, that’s not an oxymoron they do exist, we promise), they’ll tell you that the bulk of their legal fees are spent on trying to negotiate their client’s property settlement. The legal drafting of the agreement is the easy part. The secret to saving yourself money, therefore, is reaching […]
Divorce, Property Settlement
Key points: To apply for divorce, you must first be separated from your ex-spouse for at least 12 months and one day To apply for property settlement, different time limits apply for married and de facto relationships Separated de facto couples must apply for property settlement orders within two years from the date of separation. […]
Property Settlement
What happens to the family dog in a separation? It is a straightforward question – but the answer very much depends on your situation. Regardless of the circumstances, only one of three possible outcomes is possible: The parties work out an agreement about who will keep the dog. The parties fail to agree, and a […]
