Many financial issues arise during separation, particularly if there is property, savings, or other assets owned by the two people involved. Arriving at an agreement will help ensure a smooth process and also provide financial assurance. The procedure for property...

Separation can raise important questions for fathers who wish to obtain primary care of their children. Under Australian family law, parenting decisions are made based on the child’s best interests, including their safety, wellbeing and individual needs. Fathers seeking primary...

De facto partners can have property rights that are broadly similar to those of married couples in Western Australia. If the relationship ends, the court considers everything the couple owns and owes, along with each person's financial and non-financial contributions,...

Negotiating a property settlement after separation is a discussion of many things, along with agreeing on who keeps the family home. The process includes identifying assets and liabilities, assessing contributions, documenting the agreement accurately and considering future circumstances. The way...

Separation changes almost everything about family life. But the question that weighs most heavily on parents is usually about the children. Who decides where they go to school? Who do they live with during the week? Do both parents still...