Going through a divorce is never easy, and one of the biggest concerns we hear from clients is about the financial implications. When you’re already dealing with emotional stress and life changes, understanding what you’ll need to pay can feel overwhelming. We get it – you need clear, straightforward information about divorce costs so you …
Family Law

Divorce paperwork can feel overwhelming yet the core requirements are clear. In Australia the Family Law Act 1975 sets the rules and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia manages applications. We focus on what you need so you can move forward with confidence. Most applications start with a copy of your marriage certificate …

If you’re considering divorce, one of the first questions we often hear is about timing. Understanding how long the process takes can help you plan your next steps and set realistic expectations for this significant life transition. In Australia, divorce proceedings typically take between 4 to 6 months from filing to finalisation, though the journey …

Navigating divorce can feel overwhelming when you don’t know what’s ahead. We’ve guided countless clients through this process and understand how important it’s to have a clear roadmap of what to expect. Every divorce should follow a structured legal process designed to ensure fair outcomes for both parties. While each case has its unique circumstances …

Facing divorce is one of life’s most challenging transitions. The decisions you make now will shape your future for years to come. That’s why selecting the right legal representation isn’t just important—it’s crucial for protecting your interests and securing the best possible outcome. With over 30 years of combined experience in family law, we’ve guided …

Applying for Divorce can be so hard emotionally, that it ends up being put off completely instead of getting closure and finally severing ties. If a separation is final and all reasonable prospects of reconciliation of the marriage have failed, staying married may become a stumbling block to actually “moving on” with a new life …

For family law purposes in Australia, superannuation is treated as “Property” and can be divided between the parties after the breakdown of a marriage or the breakdown of a de facto relationship. Rather than cashing out the super money, however, the superannuation is “split” and assigned to the partner who is entitled to a top-up. Superannuation …

Ways To Formalise Your Agreement in Family Law If you and your former partner can reach an agreement in principle about how to divide your property and financial resources, you can save an enormous amount of time, money and the stress of being in the Court system. After agreed, making it legally binding, means you …

A father failed in his appeal seeking to see his daughter in the case of Lim & Zong [2022] FedCFamC1A 146 (20 September 2022). Background This matter involved an appeal brought by the father of a 10 year old girl against parenting orders made by the family courts. The orders provided that the child would …

In the case of Samad & Haider [2022] FedCFamC2F 1256 (16 September 2022) the father was found to have a sense of entitlement in resenting the fact that his contact with his child was ordered to be supervised. Background The mother and father married in an Islamic religious ceremony in 2019 and had a short …
