family-law Blog

Separating from a partner is an emotional and stressful time for all involved, especially if there are children involved.

For step-parents, this can be even more difficult because, even though you may love your step-child like it’s your own, legally you may not have the same rights as a biological parent.

What is a step-parent in legal terms?

The Family Law Act 1975 says that in Australia a step-parent is anyone who is (or was) married to, or in a de facto relationship with, the biological parent of a child. This includes same-sex couples.

What legal rights does a step-parent have?

There are...

The Better Living Report - Episode 2

In this months episode of the Better Living Report, we talk to Lachlan Anderson from Discover Wealth  about the role financial advisers can play in the settlement process.

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Is domestic violence only physical?

When many people think of domestic violence, their mind immediately goes to the Hollywood stereotype of a brutish man being violent towards his wife. Although physical violence is the biggest source...

The Better Living Report - Episode 1

For our first episode of the Better Living Report, we talk to Amelia Brayley our Family Law Solicitor here at East Coast, about some of the common questions asked by our clients going through a...