Family Law Resources & Guides
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My Ex Won’t Respond or Negotiate. What Can I Do?
When your former partner will not respond, negotiate or attend mediation, it can feel as though everything is stuck. Their refusal to engage does not necessarily prevent your family law matter from moving forward. We explain some of the options available when communication has reached a standstill.
Mediation vs Collaborative Family Law: What’s the Difference?
Not every separation needs to begin in Court. Mediation and collaborative family law both provide ways to work towards an agreement, but the processes are different. We explain how each works and what resolving a matter outside Court can actually look like.
Can My Child Choose Which Parent They Live With?
Can children decide which parent they live with after separation? Their wishes can be considered, but they are only one part of the decision. We explain how children’s views may be heard in parenting matters and what else can influence the arrangements made for them.
Charged With a Criminal Offence? What Happens Next?
If you have been charged, police may want to interview you and a court date may follow quickly. We explain the first decisions you may need to make.
My Ex Emptied Our Bank Account After Separation. What Can I Do?
If your former partner has removed money from a joint account, or has always controlled the finances, there may still be ways to protect funds and identify what you own.
Gift or Loan? How Money From Parents Is Treated in a Property Settlement
Parents often help their children buy property, but after separation an important question can arise: was the money a gift, or was it always intended to be repaid?
Been Served With an ADVO in NSW? What to Look Out For and What to Do Next
Being served with an ADVO can affect contact, parenting arrangements and access to the family home. We explain what the documents mean, what conditions to look for and the practical steps to take before your Court date.
How Does an ADVO Affect Parenting Arrangements and Family Court Orders?
An ADVO and a parenting matter can quickly overlap. We explain what the conditions may mean for contact with children, the family home and existing or future parenting arrangements.
ADVOs and Parenting Matters in NSW: How Can They Affect Your Children?
An ADVO can affect communication, changeovers and parenting arrangements after separation, but it does not automatically prevent a parent from spending time with their children. We explain how ADVOs and parenting orders can interact and what to consider if both are in place.
My Ex Took the Kids. What Can I Do?
If your former partner has taken the children or stopped time with them, what happens next depends on the circumstances, whether parenting orders already exist and whether there are safety concerns.
Should I Move Out of the Family Home After Separation?
If your relationship has ended but you are still living together, moving out may not be the only option. We explain separated living, nesting arrangements and what can happen when one person wants to remain in the family home.
