A family breakup often results in children being co-parented. This is when two parents share their duties to raise their children. It is a great way to role model what a healthy, low-conflict relationship can look like in a separated family.... Read More
Rarely do people plan to become a single parent. Yet, with a third of marriages in Australia ending in divorce, and 50% of those couples having kids, more people than ever are supporting the status. They are also recognising that it’s not all bad, in fact many are embracing it.... Read More
Parenting Plans/Orders and Child Support are not included in a Financial/Property Settlement. They are completely separate and can be agreed at any time.... Read More
What is the difference between Property/Financial Settlement, Parenting Orders and Child Support? You are able to apply to the Family Court of Australia (“the Court”) to have your property and parenting orders approved, but it is the Department of Human Services that is responsible for administering Australia’s child support scheme.... Read More
When a relationship breaks down and there are children involved, both parents want to protect their children from the ugliness of the emotions that divorce and separation brings out in all of us. Our goal, as separated parents, is to agree on our financial settlement and parenting arrangements post separation, with minimum impact on our children.... Read More