Does this scenario sound familiar? You separated from your partner a few months ago. You went to see a lawyer, and they said you were entitled to between about 55% and 65% of the property pool. The relationship between you and your former partner is relatively amicable, but you need...

It is no surprise that parents are obligated to pay for their children. Whilst in a relationship, parents often pool their money together for the mutual benefit of the kids. So what happens when the parents separate? What if Dad only sees the kids every alternate weekend? Is there still...

Names are an important part of our identity and as family structures change, people may consider changing their name or the name of a child. However, there are processes and restrictions to be aware of when considering this. There is different legislation in each State governing the registration of names....

For many, when going through a major life change like a marriage or divorce, there are so many things to organise that estate planning often falls to the bottom of the list. Most people don’t realise that these types of life events can have a significant impact on their estate...

In Western Australia, how your and your ex-partner’s superannuation will be treated in the event of separation depends on one key point – whether or not you are or have been married. If you are (or have been) married, superannuation is treated as property. Separated married couples may therefore split...