A Consent Order is a formal document made by a court in relation to divorce, property, children and spousal maintenance. They are not legally binding unless agreed to by both parties, with either party able to make an application to have elements changed or removed. Consent orders must also be filed with the Family Court […]
Category Archives: Family Law
Taking a moment to think about our own deaths is not something we often like to do. Unfortunately, this is an extremely important action that we all must do at some stage in our life, so we can afford the appropriate consideration needed to protect our loved ones, at least financially, once we are gone. […]
At the time you and your partner first think about entering into marriage or a de facto relationship, the last thing you will likely be considering is the potential division of your assets in the event of separation or divorce. Unfortunately, relationship breakdowns are very common, and couples often find themselves caught up in ugly […]
In Australia, all divorce applications are submitted to and dealt with by The Federal Circuit Court of Australia. You may apply for a divorce yourself or you may wish to employ a lawyer to file on your behalf. Either way, there is a process to applying for divorce that is important to follow. In this […]