What happens if I do not attend court?

If you are required to attend court and don’t show up things can go downhill very fast! First things first, always ensure your address is up to date with Roads and Maritime Services so any court documents are received at your place. If you fail to attend court, the...

Breaching family court orders – is it that bad?

The Family Court is a stressful place to be, yet it is important to put any emotion and any anger aside whilst respecting court orders that are part of your case. If you are unhappy about your court orders – please do not breach them but instead speak to your Lawyer...

Spousal and De Facto maintenance explained

What is spousal maintenance? Spousal and de facto maintenance is a provision of the Family Law Act (1975), which allows you to file for financial support from your spouse or former spouse. This typically happens, if after separation or divorce, you’re unable to...

When can I divorce?

We don’t have an instant divorce system in Australia and before lodging and being granted a final divorce, there are a number of requirements that need to be met. The divorce process is the same across all States and Territories of Australia and in our experience,...

How to Prepare an Affidavit For a Divorce?

What is an affidavit? If you are filing a case in a court, you may be required to file and present an affidavit. An affidavit serves as a formal written statement that sets out the facts and evidence of your case. It is an official way of presenting evidence to a...