FAMILY LAW INSIGHTS

Family Law Articles & Resources

Practical information about separation, parenting arrangements, property settlements and other family law matters.

Divorce and family law books overlooking the Gold Coast skyline
By Katie Chan • October 27, 2026
Learn how to apply for divorce in Australia, including eligibility, costs, timeframes, serving documents and property settlement deadlines
Separating couple unable to agree on a property settlement
By Katie Chan • October 20, 2026
Can't agree on a property settlement after separation? Learn about negotiation, disclosure, mediation and what happens if Family Court proceedings are required.
Consent Orders and Binding Financial Agreements for property settlements
By Katie Chan • September 29, 2026
Compare Consent Orders and Binding Financial Agreements for property settlements after separation, including key differences, legal advice and enforceability.
Legal advice for a property settlement after separation
By Katie Chan • September 29, 2026
Do you need a lawyer for a property settlement after separation? Learn when legal advice can help and how property agreements can be formalised.
Property settlement Consent Orders after separation in Australia
By Katie Chan • September 29, 2026
Learn how property settlement Consent Orders work, what they can cover and how separating couples can formalise an agreed property settlement.
Property settlement after separation in Australia
By Katie Chan • September 29, 2026
Learn how property settlements are determined after separation, including assets, liabilities, contributions and future circumstances.
Property settlement after separation in family law
By Katie Chan • September 17, 2026
Learn how family law property settlements work after separation, including assets, debts, contributions, superannuation, businesses, disclosure and time limits.
By Katie Chan • September 17, 2026
Learn how businesses, companies and trusts may be treated in family law property settlements, including valuation, disclosure, control and complex financial structures.
By Katie Chan • September 16, 2026
Learn how the removal of the presumption of equal shared parental responsibility affects parenting orders, decision-making and time with children.
Mother and child meeting with a family law professional about a Family Report and parenting proceedi
By Katie Chan • January 1, 2026
Learn what a Family Report is, what happens during the assessment, how children may be involved and how to prepare for a Family Report in family law proceedings.