family-law Blog
Is your marriage going through a rough patch? Whether you and your partner have already separated or you are considering a break up, timing plays a key part in divorce proceedings. For the best chance of your divorce being granted, you need to make sure you are doing things properly or you could face delays.
When can I apply for divorce?
A divorce may be granted if a marriage has broken down and there is shown to be no reasonable likelihood that you and your former partner will get back together. To demonstrate that this is the case, you must already be living separately and apart for at...
Who gets to keep what when the relationship ends?
It's an overwhelming time when a relationship ends. You might be wondering what will happen to your home, your assets, and even sentimental items when you divorce your partner. However, you'll be...
How to cope with family drama after Christmas
How to cope with family feuds
Getting together with the family is a Christmas tradition many Australians celebrate. Unfortunately, family fights have also become a tradition for many, from old...
10 tips for surviving a separation after Christmas
No matter what time of the year it is, the breakdown of a serious relationship is devastating. The holiday season, however, is especially difficult to get through, no matter whether you're on the...
Coping with stress this Christmas
Although Christmas is meant to be a relaxing time, the festive season has its own unique stresses. If you're not sure how to cope, here are some tips to help you stay calm and healthy over the...
How the child care and protection process works in Australia
How the child care and protection process works in Australia
Are you worried about FACS taking your children away? Knowing how the child care and protection process works in Australia, and how...
Child care and protection: 3 real life case studies
In New South Wales, the law puts the safety, welfare and wellbeing of the children above all else. Government departments such as Family and Community Services (FACS) do not interfere in people’s...
Relationship abuse: how it can affect your child's development
Remaining in an abusive relationship doesn't only put you at risk, but also your children. Even if your children are not victims of abuse directly, knowing that abuse is happening to their loved...
Care and protection matters: what are my rights?
If the state believes that a parent is not able to properly care for a child at this time, they may take the child away. This is a very distressing and confusing time, and you might not know where...
Where to find support when going through a Care and Protection case
Whether you are facing questions about the welfare of your children and their care arrangements after a separation or divorce, or there's a chance your children will be taken away from you, you...
