If you’re a father navigating separation or divorce, you may think that Australian courts favour mothers when it comes to parenting matters. However, family law in Australia treats both parents equally and focuses entirely on what is best for your children....
You’ve found a new job opportunity in another state, or you want to move closer to family support – but you share parenting responsibilities with your ex-partner. Can you simply pack up and go? Relocating with children after separation in Australia can be...
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....
Key Takeaways: Child Support Calculations in Australia Formula-Based System: Services Australia calculates child support using an 8-step statutory formula. The Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989 sets out these calculation rules. Core Variables: The formula balances...
For many couples, the family home is far more than a financial asset. It is where children grew up, where memories were made, and for most people, the single largest financial investment of their lives. When a relationship ends, deciding what happens to the family...
Key Takeaways Legal Terminology: Australian Family Law does not use the term “full custody.” Instead, courts make orders regarding sole parental responsibility (major long-term decisions) and living arrangements. Post-May 2024 Law Changes: The legal...
