How has the Family Law Act recently changed?
The Federal Parliament passed the Family Law Amendment Act 2023 on 19 October 2023. The...
Wasting Away: What Happens When Your Ex Spends Your Joint Money?
Section 74 of the Family Law Act empowers the Court to make spousal maintenance orders...
The Cardboard Box Billionaire and the High-Class Escort: Are Promises made to Family (or Mistresses) Legally Binding?
To have a valid contract, there must be an intention to legally bind yourself and...
That’s Not My Name: Changing a Child’s Surname Post-Separation
Where parents separate and one parent wishes to change their child's surname but the other...
Winning the Lottery… but Losing it in the Divorce?
Imagine for a moment that you have won the lottery! Whether your first move is...
I’m getting Divorced: Will the Court Split my Superannuation?
If you haven't already, read our article about Superannuation and family law first to understand...
