On 6 May 2024, a raft of significant changes to the Family Law Act 1975 came into force, impacting many aspects of family law particularly those regarding parenting and arrangements for children of a couple separating.

Whether it’s a family adventure or a visit to relatives abroad, understanding your obligations under Australian law is crucial for navigating this issue when co-parenting after separation.

Separating from a partner can be emotionally challenging, and if you find yourself dealing with a high-conflict ex-partner, it can become even more stressful.

10 days paid domestic violence leave will replace the previous unpaid 5 days for full-time, part-time and casual employees under new Fair Work laws.

On 2nd December 2021 the Women’s Safety and Justice Taskforce (the Taskforce) – chaired by the Honourable Margaret McMurdo AC – released their first Report “Hear Her Voice”.

After separation, concerns can arise if a parent wishes to take the child/children on an overseas holiday. This concern could be because one parent is a citizen of another country, and the other may be concerned they will remove the child/children from Australia.

Now that the international borders have re-opened, our Family Law team anticipates there will be an influx of questions surrounding international travel with children, and how to obtain passports for children.

1. It is ok not to be ok Raw emotions and financial disputes are like oil and water, they don’t mix, reach out for professional

De-facto Couple or just “Boyfriend and Girlfriend” There is a lot of confusion as to the definition of what is considered a de-facto relationship, Centrelink