Family Law

We simplify family law in Australia, making it accessible and comprehensive for everyone. Learn the legalities around separation, divorce, shared parental care, family violence, family dispute resolution (mediation) and estate planning following a family separation.

Family Law

9 Places to get free legal support in Australia

Are you looking for free legal support in Australia? Navigating the complexities of the legal system can be a daunting task, especially when going through a family separation. Fortunately, there are numerous resources and organisations across the country that offer...

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Self-Managed Super Funds and Family Law

Going through a separation or divorce is stressful in various ways, with many interconnecting assets and things to consider. For example, parties may need to think about joint business holdings, physical assets, joint ownership of property, not to mention the...

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Navigating Family Law: Resources and Support Services

Your family breakup will have been an unexpected twist in your life plan. No one finds a partner and has kids, knowing that separation or divorce is on the cards. So, when it happens, we have absolutely no idea what...

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A Guide to Family Dispute Resolution Mediation Services

Family law issues are often emotional and difficult. They often leave family members feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and unable to resolve the situation on their own. Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) Mediation is a valuable tool in helping separated families navigate difficult...

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Co-Parenting Travel Guidelines: Navigating travelling with children

For many Australians who’ve been putting off holidays or have an overdue visit to family and friends overseas, the return of international travel is a huge relief. But for single parents who are sharing child custody, travelling with children abroad...

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Equal Shared Parenting to Best Interests: A Guide for Parents

Australian Family Law underwent significant changes, effective 6 May 2024. These changes will impact equal shared parenting matters that are not finalised by this date and future arrangements concerning children. They will not apply to matters where a final hearing...

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Intervention Orders (Australia): The facts in plain English

This article has been written to explain the facts about about Intervention Orders (“IVO”), Domestic Violence Orders (“DVO”) and Apprehended Violence Orders (“AVO”) in an understandable manner without legal jargon. We are Susan and Dylan, Principal lawyers at Aitken Partners....