Family Law

Navigating parental responsibility and decision-making responsibility after a relationship breakdown can be challenging, for both parents involved. If you’re seeking clarity on how significant decision making occurs under Australian law, particularly with recent changes this year, you’re certainly not alone. This blog will help you understand what equal shared parental responsibility and joint decision-making responsibility […]

How does child support work after divorce in Australia? It’s a question we’ve heard more than once as experience and trusted family lawyers in Perth. Under Australian Family Law, both parents are responsible to provide for their children, but in the aftermath of a divorce or separation, parents can sometimes experience a period of financial

Interstate travel with children after separation can be tricky to navigate. If your ex is not agreeable to them travelling interstate, it can create more tension in your co-parenting relationship. However, allowing kids to travel interstate with family, friends or on school trips, can be amazing experiences so here’s what you need to know about

Can you create a binding financial agreement after separation? A binding financial agreement (BFA) can be drawn at any time before, during or after a marriage or a de facto relationship. It is wise to draw up a BFA as soon as possible after separation, as if you fail to reach agreement with your ex-partner,

Have you head the term ‘separation under one roof’? With the spiralling cost-of-living crisis in Australia currently, this is becoming more and more commonplace when couples split. We’ve put together everything you need to know about separation under one roof. Legal Definition of Separation Under One Roof Under Australian Family Law it is mandatory for

What do family lawyers do? It’s a common question, and often goes far beyond what most people think family lawyers do – battle it out in court all day to get the most money for their clients. A good family lawyer will find the best solution for the whole family – not just their client,

If you’re in the process of separating from your spouse, you might be wondering how to protect your assets in a divorce. It’s important to remember that it’s never too early to think about protecting assets in the event of a divorce – this can be done before commencing a de facto relationship or marriage,

If you’re considering moving with your children following a divorce or separation, you need to be aware of how family law treats relocation. Our team of family lawyers in Perth have put together this post to help you understand everything you need to know about relocation and family law before you make a decision to

At the end of January this year, the Albanese Government released draft legislation to make the Family Law Act simpler and safer for separating families and their children. This has been in response to several recent inquiries such as the 2019 Australian Law Reform Commission inquiry and the 2021 Parliamentary Joint Select Committee inquiry, which

As family lawyers in Perth, we often get the question “are prenuptial agreements binding in Australia?”. So we’ve put together a concise guide to prenuptial agreements – called Binding Financial Agreements in Australia – and whether they are legally binding in Australia. Are Prenuptial Agreements Binding In Australia? What is a prenuptial agreement? A prenuptial