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Category: Separation
Extra-curricular activities after separation: who makes decisions and who pays?
Managing a child’s schedule after separation can be challenging - especially when it comes to extra-curricular activities like sport, music, or tutoring. In this article, we break down how children’s extra-curricular activities can be managed between separated parents and what you can do if there’s a disagreement.
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Who pays the mortgage and other expenses after separation but before property settlement?
One common question that arises after separation: who is responsible for paying the mortgage and other expenses before a property settlement agreement is reached?
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When my ex gets a new partner, can this affect our property settlement?
Separation often brings about a range of emotional and financial challenges. One question that commonly arises is whether an ex-partner’s new relationship can impact how property is divided after separation or divorce.
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Can I change my child’s surname after separation?
Changing a child’s surname following separation can be a relatively easy and straightforward process when both parents agree however, it can become significantly more complicated when one parent withholds their consent to the child’s surname being changed.
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A guide to child support assessments
When going through a separation or divorce involving children, an important thing to consider is the issue of child support.
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How is wastage dealt with in family law property settlements?
Amendments to the Family Law Act in June 2025 saw the addition of new factors that the Court is to consider when assessing the current and future circumstances of parties in determining how to divide property interests - the effect of any material wastage of property or financial resources, caused intentionally or recklessly by either or both parties to the relationship.
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Big changes to Australia’s Family Law Act from June 2025: a comprehensive overview
In this article, we explain some of the key changes that will come into effect on 10 June 2025, with major reforms to the Family Law Act, and what they mean for people going through a property settlement and/or divorce.
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Can I claim more after finalising property settlement?
Family law property settlements are intended to be binding. Individuals who have separated from their ex-spouse are entitled to certainty once their property settlement has been finalised. For these reasons, the Court will only entertain the possibility of reopening property settlements in limited circumstances.
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Top 6 things to consider for child handover when co-parenting after separation
After separation from your partner, one area that can often be filled with stress and emotion is child handover or changeover time. In this article, we provide six key things to consider when working through your parenting arrangements, specifically related to handover.
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How is property acquired after separation but before property settlement treated?
Questions around the treatment of property acquired after separation are understandable, especially when some property settlements can take a while to finalise. In this article, we look at how property acquired after separation but before final property settlement are treated in family law.
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Cryptocurrency in family law property settlement
As the world becomes increasingly digitalised and the number of people who own cryptocurrency increases, cryptocurrency is becoming a more common feature in family law property settlements.
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Who gets the engagement ring if we separate?
What happens to the engagement ring when you separate prior to getting married or when you separate/divorce after marriage? Does the recipient get to keep it, or should it be included in the assets available for distribution between the parties?
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