In both parenting and property matters, each party is required to make a genuine effort to resolve the issues in dispute prior to filing an application with the court.

To show they have done so, parties must comply with the Pre-Action Procedures. Read more...

1. Keep talking amicably with yourformer partner. This might sound obvious, but it is one of the ways of assisting you to resolve any disputes between you.

2. Get comprehensive advice early. You may need advice on child or children’s matters, child support, property settlement, divorce and spouse maintenance amongst other things, depending on your circumstances. Read more...

Earlier this month, changes to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (‘FLA’) commenced, impacting the way the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia will now make decisions in relation to parenting matters.

These changes affect all new and existing parenting proceedings, as well as Applications for Consent Orders being considered after 6 May 2024. Read more...

On 6 May 2024, changes to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) commenced, including the new section 65DAAA which codifies pre-existing case law setting out when a final parenting order can be reconsidered.

Essentially, the legislation stipulates the court must not reconsider a final parenting order unless the court has considered whether there has been a significant change of circumstances since the final parenting order was made. Read more...

There is essentially one substantive ground for a divorce and that is that the marriage has irretrievably broken down. This is established if parties are separated, and they have lived separately and apart for a continuous period of not less than twelve months.

You can be separated under the one roof during that time, or for part there-of. Additional evidence is needed if this is the case. Read more...