Family Law News

One of the most important issues with the potential of becoming the subject of a dispute during a separation or divorce is property settlement.

An application for divorce may be applied solely or jointly. The interested party or parties need to file an Application for Divorce with the court and pay the corresponding fees

There are many issues surrounding the separation of a couple whether married or in a de facto relationship. Aside from their emotions, couples have to think about the children and properties

When the family court issues parenting orders or parenting plans, the foremost consideration is the best interest of the child. The best interest of the child is served when the child is encouraged to maintain meaningful relationships with both paren

When parents separate or divorce, the breakdown of their relationship does not affect their relationship or their responsibility to each of their children.

A father has as much right as the mother in taking care of their child. The misconception is that only mothers know how to care for a child, that they more capable and more nurturing

It is important for divorced or separated parents to continue contact with their children. This is for the well-being of the child who might be feeling tumultuous emotions in the midst of the separation of his parents

Access to children is the right of every parent. The equal shared parental responsibility principle ensures the right of divorced or separated parents to care for their child.

There are many orders that a court may issue in relation to family law. It all actually depends on the application or what type of order is being asked by the applicant

Children of divorced parents fantasize that their parents will get back together and things will get back to what they used to be. This is one of the effects of divorce when children have a difficult time accepting that their parents are separating.