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Separation can be emotionally difficult, particularly when children are involved. Parents often have urgent questions about where their children will live, how much time they will spend with each parent, and who will make important decisions about education and … Continue reading Parenting Arrangements After Separation in Australia: What Melbourne Parents Need to Know

Rebecca was given just over four hours to hand over her two children, aged four and seven, to her former husband. The court order went even further: she would not be allowed to see them again until they turned … Continue reading The Court Took Her Children Away – Then the Father Who Won Custody Said the Judge Was Wrong

One of the first questions people ask after separation is, “What happens now?” For many families, uncertainty about finances, children, property, and future living arrangements can be just as stressful as the separation itself. While friends and family may … Continue reading What Happens After Separation in Australia? A Complete Guide to Divorce, Property Settlement, Parenting Arrangements and Financial Support

A well-known Australian divorce case, Stanford v Stanford, involved an elderly couple whose long marriage broke down not because of betrayal or scandal, but due to illness and separation. The case became significant because it challenged assumptions about when … Continue reading When Separation Isn’t Really the End: A Quiet but Defining Divorce Case in Australia

In Australia, property division after separation is governed by the Family Law Act 1975. The law applies to both married couples and, in many cases, de facto partners. Importantly, there is no automatic 50/50 rule. Instead, courts focus on … Continue reading How Assets Are Divided in Divorce Under Australian Law