Australian Family Law: Divorce, Parenting and Property Guide
A complete guide to Australian family law under the federal Family Law Act 1975: divorce, parenting orders, property settlement and child support.
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Australia Family Law
10 articles
Binding Financial Agreements in Australia: The Requirements
The legal requirements for a binding financial agreement in Australia, including independent legal advice, and when a court can set one aside.
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Child Support Calculator Australia: How the Formula Works
A step-by-step walkthrough of Australia's 8-step child support formula with a worked example using 2026 figures, and where to get a binding figure.
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Child Support in Australia: The 2026 Formula and Rates
How Australian child support is assessed under the eight-step formula, the 2026 Child Support Period rates, and how it differs from family law property rules.
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De Facto Relationships in Australia: Rights and Time Limits
How Australian law defines a de facto relationship, when you can apply for property or maintenance orders, and the strict time limits that apply.
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Divorce in Australia: Process, Fees and Eligibility
How to apply for divorce in Australia: the 12-month separation rule, FY2026-27 fees, joint versus sole applications, and when it takes effect.
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Parenting Orders in Australia: Law, Factors and Process
How Australian courts decide parenting arrangements after the 2024 repeal of the shared-responsibility presumption, and the current section 60CC factors.
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Property Settlement in Australia: The Law After June 2025
How property settlement works under Australia's Family Law Act after the 10 June 2025 changes to family violence and companion animal rules.
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Spousal Maintenance in Australia: The Law and Time Limits
When a former spouse or de facto partner can claim spousal maintenance in Australia, the section 75(2) factors, and the deadline to apply.
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The Family Court Process in Australia: How It Works
How a family law application proceeds through Australia’s Federal Circuit and Family Court, including pre-action requirements and evidence in child-related proceedings.
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