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The Child Support Agency regulates parents’ financial obligations for their child until the child turns 18 years of age. However, many parents may be surprised to learn that a parent’s financial responsibility for their child does not necessarily cease when a child reaches the age of 18. In Australia, section

Yes. Since December 2000 parties who are to be married are able to enter into Prenuptial Agreements (known as Financial Agreements) that provide for how assets will be divided if the marriage later breaks down. Prenuptial Agreements are enforceable in Australia if they follow and adhere to the very strict

In a relationship break-up there are the disputes often extend beyond the custody (living arrangements) of the children, property disputes and division of superannuation. The fate of family pets such as the family parrot, dog or cat often poses their own problems to both litigants and their lawyers. Essentially the

GOING TO COURT IS ONLY ONE OPTION At the Norton Group we carefully consider the specific nature of your problem, review the options available to you and then in consultation with yourself determine the most appropriate path of action. We regard the need to go to court as only one

Domestic and Family Violence Domestic Violence (Relevant to both property and parenting Family Law proceedings and outcomes) The Family Law Act has a broad and far reaching definition or family violence . Section 4AB states , “…violent, threatening or other behaviour of a person that coerces or controls a member

Grounds for Divorce The Family Law Act operates on a “no fault” basis. There is no need to establish that either party is at fault in order to be granted a divorce. There is only one ground for divorce for married couples in Australia – an irretrievable breakdown of the

How do you effect a separation? What constitutes separation? This was discussed in the case of Campbell & Cade [2012] FMCAfam 508 Whilst this may be obvious in most cases, it can be more complicated in some cases. Determining the date of separation can be very important in determining the