In our 3rdsegment of our Divorce in Australia series, we will be discussing the requirements of “Separation” and the meaning of separation in the context of Divorce proceedings under the Family Law Act.  As outlined in our previous blog, section 48(2) requires that the period of separation be for a continuous period of 12 months before filing

For years; McDonald’s Family Restaurants were the default changeover locations ordered by the Court in the absence of agreement between the parents. It is easy to see why this was the case: children could be distracted from the palpable tension between their parents during changeover. McDonald’s would be a familiar venue for the children attend

Making the decision to separate is difficult in and of itself, making the decision to formalise the separation with a Divorce Order is even harder, but it’s often very important to end this chapter of your life before you can move onto the next.  An application under the Family Law Actfor a divorce Order in relation

You’ve found yourself at the Family Court, battling it out with your former spouse over the care and spend time arrangements for your children. You’ve familiarised yourself with the role of the Judge, Family Consultant and “Counsel” (and their exorbitant fees no doubt). Now the Court decides to appoint an Independent Children’s Lawyers (ICL) and