Family Law – The Big Questions

This is the FAMILY LAW section of The Legal Eagle

I imagine you’re here because you’re a little anxious about something to do with your relationship or your marriage, and you want some easy to understand information about what direction you should head in, and your rights under the law in Australia.

Take a look at the questions below and see if they apply to you. Each question has a link to answers and resources that may help you. By the way, whenever I have to mention a ‘legal’ term that sounds like it comes from another planet, I promise it will be explained to you in plain English.

Click the links below to get easy to understand answers

MARRIAGE AND SEPARATION

I want to save my marriage – What help can I get? 

What are prenups and financial agreements and are they valid?

How do I  legally separate from my spouse?

Can we separate and still live together?

Divorce Court 1948       

What is the process for getting a divorce?

What happens to my kids when I separate or divorce?

What is the best way to make a parenting plan after we separate?

What happens to my home, property, super and pets if I divorce?

When can I get rid of his or her stuff?

DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPS
(Including same sex relationships without marriage)

How do you end a de facto relationship? 

What’s the legal difference between ‘de facto’ and being married?

Can de facto couples have prenup of financial agreements?

What happens to my kids when the relationship ends?

How to make a great parenting plan after separation

What happens to my home, property, super and pets when your relationship ends?

When can I get rid of his or her stuff?

DIY  DIVORCE  AND SELF REPRESENTATION

Is it possible for me to do my divorce paperwork without the need for a lawyer?

The secrets that help to win family law cases

Do dads get a hard time in the family courts?

6 Things to avoid when finding a lawyer

I need low cost legal help so I can DIY my family law matter – Can you help?

CHILD SUPPORT

When am I entitled to child support and how do I get it?

TIPS TO SURVIVING YOUR BREAKUP AND STAYING SANE

Divorce and separation – the survival kit

De-stressing and living post separation

FAMILY VIOLENCE

In the eyes of the law, what is family violence – Where can I get help?

GRANDPARENTS

What rights do grandparents have to see their grandkids? 

SEPARATION AND SOCIAL MEDIA USE

Family Court and Social Media – Avoiding Trouble