If you are unlucky enough to be in the Family Law system, the Court process can be quite daunting. The first court date usually occurs

Do I have to go to Court? A Divorce Application must be filed in the Federal Circuit Court (a court that deals in family law).  You do not need

What is a Pre-nuptial Agreement? These Agreements are for people intending to enter into either a marriage or a defacto relationship but the Agreement must

People sometimes complain, occasionally with good reason, about questionable behaviour by their partner during the relationship. Things like abuse of alcohol, drugs, gambling, squandering of

According to the latest figures from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, NSW Courts issued 26,491 Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders (ADVOs) in 2014.

The history of marriage can reveal some very interesting facts. In 16th Century France for example, men who were not able to please their wives

Dealing with children’s living and care arrangements by agreement There are a few myths about the Australian Family Court system that may not stand up

1.  You, your spouse, or both, file an Application for Divorce in the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. 2.  Pay the relevant filing fee with

One of the questions many of our family law clients ask is whether they will have to pay or, conversely, are entitled to receive, any

At Brazel Moore Lawyers, our Family Law team often receives enquiries about “Pre-Nups“. Such enquiries often come from people who are thinking of getting married

Following the death of 11-year-old Luke Batty in Victoria last month, the Victorian Parliament has introduced new penalties for failing to report child abuse to

Culture and religion both play a big part in how our society sees social institutions such as marriage and families. A recent report of an

The shocking circumstances surrounding the recent and tragic death of 11 year-old Luke Batty has touched the hearts of most Australians and put a spotlight

Deciding on how to divide the assets and liabilities after the breakdown of a relationship is not an easy task. One of the factors the

We live in an age where international travel is easy, affordable and is often a right of passage for young people with a world of

When two people marry they generally believe that it is forever. When we have children we don’t look into the future and ask ourselves “What

In a recent appeal case in the United Kingdom, a woman tried to sue her Solicitor for professional negligence claiming she was not advised that

For some time there has been much political and social debate surrounding family violence including its connection with family law.  This has led to a

Can you keep your lottery win? In a recent case [Eufrosin & Eufrosin] the Family Court of Australia looked into the question of how to