Access information about family law and Family Court: find out what happens after you separate to the children, property, and ways to reach agreement depending on your particular circumstances.
Relationships - breakdown
What exactly is separation, versus divorce, and how are things different for married, de facto, and same-sex couples. More... |
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Family dispute resolution
There are two ways to solve a legal problem: go to court (adversarial) or reach agreement (settle). To reach agreement you negotiate, mediate, arbitrate, use counselling, or some other method of alternative dispute resolution. Family dispute resolution is one of these methods. More...
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Financial matters
The law regarding division of property varies depending on your circumstances like marriage or de facto status. Orders you can get in the Family Court to protect your interests. More...
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Going to Family Court
Starting legal proceedings in the Family Court is a formal way to resolve your legal issues. Learn what steps to take. More... |
Children - lives with and visits
Factors parents and the Family Court must consider when deciding who children live with, visit, and communicate with. How parenting is regulated. More...
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Children - support
Parents are legally obliged to provide financial support to their children. Sometimes determining parentage is part of that process. More... |
Children - movements
What are the options when one parent moves the children without the other parent's consent or knowledge. Orders you can get in the Family Court. More...
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Children - legal documents
Common legal documents relating to children when you want to travel with them, or change their name. More... |
Children - protection
What you can do when the Department for Child Protection is involved with your family because of concerns it has for your children. Factors courts consider when making decisions about children. What to do if you are not happy with decisions made by the Department. What a child representative is in the Children's Court.
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Families - diversity
Modern families come in all shapes and sizes. Family law recognises differences and tries to ensure people are treated fairly and appropriately in various circumstances. More... |
Last reviewed: 01/09/2010