Family Law Blog

7 Ways to Reduce Conflict in Your Relationship

Ongoing conflict within a relationship can be exhausting and detrimental. The following article by relationship counsellor, Clinton Power, outlines 7 helpful tips to manage conflict within any relationship.   7 Ways to Reduce Conflict in Your Relationship By…

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The five Cs of separation and divorce

The following article gives expert advice, by Dr Justin Coulson, on the five key things to making a separation and divorce as easy on children as it can be. The five Cs of separation and divorce By Dr…

Money mistakes that ruin marriage

It’s no surprise that different financial views in a relationship can cause friction between partners. The following article by finance expert David Koch (News Corp Australia) highlights key financial discussions every couple should have sooner rather than later. Money…

De Facto Should We Register Our De Facto Relationship?

Registering A De Facto Relationship Registration is not required in order for a de facto relationship to be recognised. The advantage with a registered relationship is that it dispenses with proof of the existence of the relationship. De…

Why You Shouldn’t Just Take Divorce Advice From Family And Friends

Although they clearly have your best interests at heart, there are a number of reasons why you shouldn’t take the advice of those closest to you when it comes to the matter of your marriage and its break-up….

What happens to my finances if I split up with my de facto?

If you’ve recently split from your partner or simply wondering what might happen if you do, you’ll need to keep your financial wits about you as a division of assets and debts, whether they’re held separately or together,…

5 Reasons and 5 Steps to Communicate with Your Co-parent

Building a parenting partnership during and after divorce requires effective communication on a regular basis. Even if don’t like each other, or you disagree on many issues, you need to face the fact that finding a way to…