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The Court is not required to make orders to adopt a child's wishes if such a departure is in the child's "best interests".

Payment into your estate means it is the words in your Will which will set out who gets your superannuation and when.

When parties have decided to separate, they should finalise outstanding property and financial issues without delay.

The Family Court is still operating, despite changes for the self-isolating rules which exist to protect the community.

Answers to 10 frequently asked questions about spousal maintenance.

The court on appeal ordered an equal division of assets, effectively dismissing the notion of any special contribution.

Parenting Orders made by the court are not always set in stone, so if your circumstances change, so too can the orders.

This case highlights a court's willingness not to make property settlement orders where it is not just and equitable.

Ultimately, the best way to quarantine assets from the matrimonial pool is to enter into a binding financial agreement.

This article outlines what to consider if you're thinking about leaving Australia with the children after divorce.

In Australia, you need the consent of the other parent, or an order of the Court to relocate overseas with your child.

The decision of a court about grandparents and extended family members spending regular time with the children after separation or divorce is likely to be influenced by the age of the children and by whether or not a relationship already exists with the children.

Before getting creative with your will, these are five considerations about what does and does not make a valid will.

Separated parties now need to maintain two households with the same income that previously supported one household.

The NSW state budget delivered in June 2010 announced certain exemptions and concessions to stamp duty on property, as well as a new tax on property purchases.

Businesses, managers, executive officers and recruiters must review procedures around hiring workers and visa checks.

In the current economic environment, market deterioration has set up attractive buying opportunities, particularly as companies are forced to sell off assets to satisfy debtors and support balance sheets against further market unrest.