Divorce and separation rates have changed worldwide and have increased for the worst. There are many marriages where you will find that it ultimately ends up in divorce. This can be attributed to several cases, be it financial issues, substance...

De facto is a legal term for couples who stay together without getting married. The couple lives like a married couple, and they are obligated to each other for their living situation. If any dispute occurs between the couple, then...

As per Section 44(3) of the Family Law Act 1975, a party to a marriage will be able to apply for orders for property settlements or maintenance if an application is filed within a year of the divorce. Statutory requirements...

What is referred to as 'custody of children' is called parental responsibility as per Australian law. Parental responsibility is the way by which responsibility is held equally by two parents of the child. This indicates that under this act, every...

Though the divorce rates today in Australia and other parts of the world are decreasing, there are many factors that contribute to a divorce. The reason might be anything from lack of family support to having less intimacy. Sometimes, divorce...