Safeguarding Our Most Vulnerable: The Legal Rights of Children in Australian Family Law Proceedings

Family law proceedings can be emotionally complex and distressing, especially when children are involved. In Australia, the legal system places a paramount emphasis on protecting the best interests of children during such proceedings. This blog post delves into the comprehensive legal rights afforded to children in family law cases, shedding light on the measures in …

Pursuing Justice: Unpaid Child Support in Australia and Empowering Parents with Legal Recourse

Understanding Child Support in Australia Child support is a crucial aspect of Australia’s family law system, designed to ensure that children receive adequate financial support from both parents, even after separation or divorce. The child support system is managed by the Department of Human Services (DHS) through its division known as the Child Support Agency …

De Facto Relationships in Australia

What is a De Facto Relationship? A de facto relationship refers to a relationship between two individuals who are not married to each other, but live together on a genuine domestic basis. This can include both heterosexual and same-sex couples. Legal Recognition of De Facto Relationships Under the Family Law Act 1975, de facto relationships …