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24/05/2022 By Warwick Gilbertson

A step by step guide to obtaining a separation agreement

A separation agreement (known as a binding financial agreement (or BFA) under the Family Law Act) is a legally binding document that formalises your property settlement.

16/10/2020 By Claire Aumuller

Common questions asked about property settlements after separation

Deciding to separate is an important decision. Claire Aumuller answers some common questions regarding property settlements.

25/01/2019 By Claire Aumuller

Stats on Same Sex Marriage in 2018*

The same process applies when applying for divorce for same sex couples as it does to heterosexual spouses.

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08/06/2018 By Claire Aumuller

NSW puts an end to ‘forced transgender divorces’

NSW has scrapped the requirement that a married transgender person must divorce before registering their change of sex.

01/06/2018 By Claire Aumuller

How the court views a parent’s struggle with drug or alcohol abuse

A parent’s struggle with drug or alcohol abuse can have a hugely detrimental impact on their relationship with their children. Courts in the family law jurisdiction look at what is...

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18/05/2018 By Warwick Gilbertson

Married overseas and no marriage certificate, can you divorce in Australia?

Did you get married overseas, but no longer have a marriage certificate and need a divorce? This can be granted by the Australian Federal Circuit Court, but certain conditions must...

11/05/2018 By Warwick Gilbertson

Transferring tax liabilities between spouses in family law proceedings

In a recent case, the Family Court of Australia has ruled that it may make orders as part of a property settlement requiring the Commissioner of Taxation to substitute for...

By Warwick Gilbertson

Relocating with children when in the defence force

In the recent case of Wendland [2017] the Court gave permission for a mother to relocate with a child wherever the Mother was posted by the Australian Defence Force. Click...