The Family Law Act (1975) is a piece of legislation that governs the legal aspects of family relationships. This act aims to ensure children’s welfare and best interests while promoting the family as the fundamental unit of society. It covers various issues, such as marriage, divorce, parenting, property division, and spousal support. This piece discusses the key features of the Family Law Act and its importance in Australian society. No-Fault Divorce Read More»
Parental rights typically rest with the parents or guardians of a child. However, in some cases, the government may take action to terminate a person’s parental rights. Here are five reasons why a court may terminate parental rights. Read on to find out more! 1. Physical or Sexual Abuse One of the most common reasons why parental rights are terminated is due to physical or sexual abuse. Unfortunately, this is often a difficult situation to prove as it typically happens behind closed doors with no witnesses. Read More»
There is a long-held belief that cohabiting partners are in a common-law marriage and entitled to the same legal rights as married couples or a civil partnership. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth; no legal criteria qualify cohabiting partners as common-law partners. Notably, most cohabiting partners believe that they do not need a family lawyer at any point in their relationship. However, cohabiting partners can and should work with family lawyers to navigate the legal complexities of cohabitation. Read More»
Family issues like divorce, child custody and asset sharing can cause huge misunderstandings in families. Therefore, it is best to look for mediatory services to solve the matters amicably. That is where family legal services come in. With their years of experience handling family disputes, family lawyers are best suited to handle such matters. A family lawyer has expertise and experience to help you navigate any of the following situations: Read More»
If you have tried everything else to save your marriage in vain and divorce seems the only feasible solution, you need to handle it carefully. If you have some valuable assets, deciding who gets what can be difficult since everyone wants a proportionate share. Whether you had some valuable assets before you got married or you worked hard to acquire your assets after marriage, be careful how you handle them during the divorce process so you don’t end up on the losing end. Read More»