Many people ask us about different rules to do with divorce in Australia. Here are some of the more common questions answered. • In Australia, you can apply for a divorce within 12 months of separation • You do not need to prove fault on the part of the person you are...
To understand about the rules surrounding divorce, property settlement, and other family law matters, it is crucial to seek advice from a Melbourne family lawyer. Rowan Skinner is an Accredited Family Law Specialist with 30+ years of experience in family law matters,...
Here are the rules in Victoria in relation to child custody (residence) and access (time spent): • Custody is known as ‘residence’ of a child, a term coined in child custody laws. • The appropriate division of time a child spends with each parent is formulated by...
• In Australia, the principles which apply are the same for married couples and de facto couples • First, work out the total value of your existing property, which each of you own, regardless of whether it is in joint or single names • Property includes real property,...
What Is The Real Cost Of A Divorce? The answer to this question is not always easy to define. Each divorce may have different costs, determined by the way both parties feel about the settlement. If there are disputes then legal fees will increase due to hourly legal...
Below we explain what can happen, if your partner attempts to refuse your request for divorce. • If your spouse wishes to oppose a divorce, they must file a response to your application and serve this response to either you or your lawyer before the hearing date for...
