Resources
There is a lot to consider when separating. We've brought together relevant articles, factsheets, videos and helpful links to help make navigating this time a little easier.
Parenting Post Separation
Following the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship arrangements will need to be made around the ongoing support and care of your child or children. This factsheet outlines what you should consider when it comes to parenting post separation.
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Understanding Child Support
Child Support is financial support usually paid by one parent to the other parent as a contribution to the cost of raising children following a marriage or a de facto relationship breakdown. This factsheet will help you understand how Child Support works.
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Resolving Disputes Post Separation
With many joint decisions needing to be made following a separation this factsheet provides information on what options are available to you if decisions are unable to be made.
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Understanding Property Settlement
The division of joint assets following a separation is known as a Property Settlement. This factsheet provides helpful information on what to consider as you look to divide your assets.
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A Guide to Separating Well
We know it can be hard to think about what to do when you're newly separated. This step by step Separation Journey pathway map can help guide you through your separation.
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Separation dates
08 October 2024Separating couples should work to confirm agreed dates of separation to more easily navigate the family courts system, as signing documents jointly or individually often requires a specific recorded date.
Written by Principal Solicitor Stephanie Lee
Child Maintenance for Adults
30 October 2023With more children residing with parents beyond the age of 18 is it possible to still receive Child Support?
Written by Principal Solicitor Stephanie Lee
Mythbusters: Legally Binding Agreements
01 September 2023It's a myth that parties can sign their own consent orders or private binding financial agreement using a template hear from our Principal Solicitor Stephanie Lee as she talks through the requirements of creating a legally binding agreement.
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Helpful Links
Here is a short list of some handy links with external services that might help you as you navigate your separation journey
- Federal Circuit and Family Court: is the court of record and a court of law that hears family law trials and appeals.
- Family Court of Western Australia: is the court of record and a court of law that hears family law trials and appeals for WA.
- Interrelate is a not-for-profit provider of relationship services providing mental health, parenting and separation support, counselling, relationship and sexuality education in schools and community support for our most vulnerable.
- Services Australia: Has information that helps with child support arrangements between separated parents. You can learn more directly on their website about child support and separating.
- Women's Legal Service Australia: are the peak organisation for Community Legal Centres specialising in women’s legal issues. Their members provide women with access to free legal assistance and supports to escape and recover from violence and abuse.
- Community Legal Centres: Community legal centres give free and confidential legal help to people in need.
If you are worried about our legal fees we are an accredited law firm with JustFund who may be able to help you with your legal fees.
- JustFund provides a flexible line of credit to cover family law fees and disbursements associated with your divorce or separation.
If you need a lawyer and don’t have enough money to pay for one, you may be able to get help from Legal Aid:
- Legal Aid NSW: LawAccess NSW can tell you if you are eligible for legal aid in NSW and can book an appointment for you to speak with one of their lawyers. For more details, take a look at the Legal Aid NSW website.
- Legal Aid Victoria: help people with their legal problems. They focus on protecting the rights of Victorians and representing those who need it the most in that state.
- Legal Aid QLD: focus on protecting the rights of Queenslanders and representing those who need it the most in that state.
