family-law Blog
The end of a long-term relationship can be an emotional and traumatic time, but there are often legal and practical formalities to take into account.
Even if the relationship with your partner ended on amicable terms, it‘s important that both parties receive a fair share of the assets you shared, including property. De facto property settlement can be a tricky field to navigate, especially if one party contributed more financially to the assets.
What is a de facto relationship?
If you have lived with your partner in a genuine domestic arrangement for more than two years, you are considered...
How to ensure your child is in the best situation: Negotiating child support
Separation can be incredibly hard, expensive and emotionally draining for both primary carers and children. Even if it is an amicable split, it is important to ensure you get a fair child support...
When and why do the Department of Family Services get involved?
The Department of Family and Community Services is the NSW Government department responsible for ensuring the safety, security and inclusion of NSW residents. Their departments include children,...
What you should know before you decide to separate
Before you and your partner make your final decision to separate, it’s important to understand what’s really involved.
Understanding adoption law in NSW
Adoption is a daunting, emotional and lengthy legal process. It can be very expensive and it often takes several years to finally achieve the outcome you desire – but at the end of it all, your...
The worrying trend of domestic violence over Christmas
Christmas is traditionally a time of joy and togetherness for families, but for victims of domestic abuse it can be a time of increased trauma. Statistics show significant increases in domestic...
What are the signs of emotional abuse in a relationship?
When we talk about domestic abuse in relationships, many people automatically think of physical violence. That isn’t always the case.
Resources for people experiencing domestic abuse
The events of 2020 have forced many of us into closer proximity with our partners. Self-isolation, working from home and reduced opportunities to go out have all led to a more hermit-like...
Resources for couples going through a tough time
From bushfires and pandemics to self-isolation and working from home, 2020 thrown massive challenges at all of us. The uncertainty surrounding these unprecedented times has caused anxiety and...
Practical ways to repair a relationship
Modern life has more stresses than any time in human society. On top of that, 2020 has been one of the most difficult years in living history, first with bushfires and now with Covid-19.
