In Australia, the concept of a child “divorcing” their parents isn’t recognised in the same way as marital divorce. However, there is a legal process known as “emancipation,” which can be somewhat similar. Emancipation is a legal procedure by which a minor becomes legally recognised as an independent adult before reaching the age of majority …
A Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) can potentially be overturned or set aside by a court under certain circumstances. These circumstances are outlined in the Family Law Act 1975. This article will discuss the grounds and process of having a BFA overturned. What Are the Grounds for Overturning a Binding Financial Agreement? The most common reasons …
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A Deed of Release, in Australian law, is a legal document that signifies the agreement between two parties to release each other from certain obligations or claims. This type of deed is often used in various contexts, like in family law, it could be related to property, and settlement of disputes. How long is a …
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Child support in Australia ensures that children receive adequate financial support from both parents, even if they are not living together. The Department of Human Services (DHS) manages the system through the Child Support Scheme, which calculates payments based on a formula that considers both parents’ incomes, the number of children, and the time each …
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