Family Law Blog

By Debra Block via expertbeacon.com   A trial separation is a lot different than divorce, though the idea of it can still be very difficult and worrisome for the spouse not wanting to separate. Living apart while maintaining…

Separation is understandably a trying time for many couples, however it is important to also remember to address the practical issues. Here is an extensive ‘To Do List’ by Michelle Beatty that points out things many of us…

  With separation comes an opportunity for change, a perfect chance to call a new place home. That new home could be a different suburb, state or even country. When children are involved the separation process becomes more…

  Legislation around family violence has recently been amended under the Family Violence Protection Amendment Act 2014. This means some conditions pertaining to Family Violence Intervention Orders (FVIOs) and Family Violence Safety Notices (FVSNs) has recently changed in…

The Court Rules in relation to self-represented litigants cross-examining their former partners in Family Law matters before a Court, may be about to change. This would undoubtedly be a positive change for partners that have been exposed to…

How do Courts decide how property is divided between the parties in a Property Settlement Application? The Court has set out a four step approach it will follow when making deciding property division. The Court follow these 4…