Family history summary Commencement date of relationship (spouse or partner); Date of marriage; Details concerning your children (names, dates of birth and the … [Read more...] about How to prepare for your initial consultation?
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Do you know that the term “custody” that we commonly understand as to where a child lives following a separation, is no longer applicable?
In 1995, the term “custody” was abolished via the Family Law Reform Act. The concept of custody gave much broader decision making powers to the parent with whom the child lives … [Read more...] about Do you know that the term “custody” that we commonly understand as to where a child lives following a separation, is no longer applicable?
Parenting Matters – Best interests of the child
When a Court is making a parenting Order, the Family Law Act 1975 requires it to regard the best interest of the child as their paramount consideration. At RM Law, we encourage … [Read more...] about Parenting Matters – Best interests of the child
Division of Property Settlement
The Court has a 4 step approach it will follow when making a property division: Creating a net asset poolFirstly, the Court has to collate all the parties’ personal assets and … [Read more...] about Division of Property Settlement