Property Settlement After the Breakdown of a De Facto Relationship in Australia

In Australia, an increasing number of couples choose to share their lives in a de facto relationship rather than through formal marriage. However, when such…
Property Settlement in Australia: Why Legal Representation Matters & Interim Financial Support During Proceedings

In Australia, divorce is more than the formal end of a relationship—it involves legal rights, financial security, and future planning. Many individuals hope to “part…
Legal Fees in Australia: 2025 Guide to Major Practice Areas

How Do Lawyers Charge in Australia? Legal fees in Australia vary based on the type of legal matter and the complexity of the case. Generally,…
Family Violence in the Context of Australian Family Law Regime

Introduction The recognition of the vitriol of family violence (including but not limited to physical violence, verbal abuse, psychological ill-treatments, financial control, neglect etc) has…
Parenting Matters Following The Breakdown Of De Facto Relationships, Marriage And Ordinary Relationship

Introduction Under the Australian Family Law regime, if the de facto relationship, or marriage, or even ordinary relationship bears a child or children, the parents…
Property settlement in Australian family law system

At the conclusion of a de facto relationship or marriage, parties to the de factor relationship or marriage are entitled to redistribute their properties and…
Constraints of binding financial agreements

Constraints of binding financial agreements
Effective ways to protect assets from family law property division

Effective ways to protect assets from family law property division
Brightstone Civil | Bankrupt parties cannot appeal property settlement orders in court

Bankruptcy significantly alters a person’s legal rights.
Brightstone Family | Are you entitled to spousal maintenance after divorce and separation?

Where there are disputes as to parenting of a child or children, often a lot of negative feelings arise between the parties despite their best efforts.