How can I pay my legal costs in a family law matter in Australia?
Separated and unsure how to pay family law legal costs? Explore court-ordered contributions, loans, and funding options under Australian law.
Category: Spousal Maintenance
What is Spousal Maintenance & When are you Entitled to it?
The end of a relationship is often followed by an unbundling of finances. If one party is not as well-off as the other, it could put them in a difficult financial position.
In that situation, they might be entitled to spousal maintenance.
5 Biggest Myths About Family Law
Family law is complex, and its complexity adds to the countless myths surrounding the topic. These myths can add yet…
Letting Go: How To Communicate After Marriage Separation & Keep Your Sanity
In my experience, the most bitter post-marriage separation relationships started out harmlessly enough – guarded, but functional. However, at some…
My Family Law Case Is Stalled – How Do I Get To A Settlement?
January inevitably begins with palpable gusto. For business owners and entrepreneurs, there are new targets to hit, new products to…
SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE: FAQs
What is spousal maintenance? ‘Alimony’ may be a term you are familiar with, and we can probably attribute that to…
What Will Happen When I Meet My Family Lawyer For The First Time?
What happens at my first appointment? You have taken the step to make an appointment with a family lawyer, but…
How do I Choose a Family Lawyer?
You are going through what is likely to be one of the most traumatic experiences in your life. The person…
Super And Family Breakdown – Take Care, Or Retirement Planning Won’t Be Smooth Sailing
This post is on a complex subject – superannuation – a class of property which lies at the intersection of…
When Blue Skies Turn To Grey – Surviving Divorce In Your Retirement Years
For many of us, we work through our careers with one eye on our retirement. What we will do when…
