The question around rights of separated parents to their children stems from a common misconception that parenting orders are intended to confer rights to separated parents. Under Australian family law, it is the children who have the right to enjoy a meaningful relationship with both their parents and to be protected from harm. A court is […]
Does my ex-partner have to reveal assets? You are not disadvantaged if your ex-partner handled all the expenses during your marriage. When a relationship ends, it’s not uncommon for one party to know more about the finances than the other. As a result, it’s necessary for a separated couple to share financial information, so that […]
What is a binding financial agreement? Referred to in various sections of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) as a ‘financial agreement’, it is an agreement made between parties either before their marriage or de-facto relationship, during their marriage or de-facto relationship or post-separation. Agreements made prior to a marriage or de-facto relationship can also be referred to […]