What Is Spousal Maintenance and Who Is Entitled to It? Spousal maintenance is separate from child support, and it is not automatically awarded. Many people assume that if they earned less during the relationship, they will simply receive ongoing payments after...
Can My Spouse Claim My Inheritance in a Divorce in Australia? “Will my ex walk away with my inheritance?” It is one of the most common fears people bring to a family lawyer, and for good reason. An inheritance often carries emotional weight and represents...
Australian courts do not actually use the word “custody.” It is a term many people still reach for, but the law moved on from it years ago. Instead, everything centres on parenting arrangements and one guiding principle: the best interests of the child....
Many people use “annulment” and “divorce” as if they mean the same thing. They do not. A divorce ends a valid marriage. An annulment, legally referred to as a decree of nullity, declares that a purported marriage was legally invalid from the...
Coercive control is one of the most serious and least understood forms of domestic abuse. Unlike physical violence, it does not always leave visible marks. It works through patterns of behaviour that gradually strip away a person’s freedom, confidence, and sense...
For many separating couples in NSW, superannuation is their second-largest asset. In many cases, it is worth more than savings or cash investments. Despite this, superannuation remains a commonly overlooked part of a financial settlement. Many people mistakenly assume...
