When navigating the complexities of family law, particularly after separation or divorce, financial arrangements for children remain a priority. In Queensland, Child Maintenance Trusts offer a structured way to manage financial support for children, ensuring their needs are met efficiently and effectively. We explore the...

Does Bankruptcy Clear Child Support Debt? Child support payments are a critical part of ensuring that children’s financial needs are met, especially after the breakdown of a relationship or marriage. These payments help to cover essential expenses, including school fees, healthcare, and day-to-day living costs....

Child custody arrangements can be complex and emotionally challenging. In Queensland, as in the rest of Australia, family law places paramount importance on the best interests of the child as the primary consideration in custody matters. To ensure your child's well-being and development while adhering...

Separation or divorce can be emotionally draining and difficult. When there are children involved, this can add another layer of complexity and stress. As Family Lawyers, one of the most common questions we hear from a separating parent is in regards to parents' rights, such...

When it comes to separation and divorce in Australia, there is a long-held misconception that a mother will get primary custody of any shared children over the father. While many mothers are indeed primary carers for their children, they are not automatically awarded custody by...

Separation and divorce is not easy on any parties involved, but it can be an especially difficult time for children. The process of separation and divorce can be quite complex and there is often a variety of legal considerations you will need to understand and...

In Australia, child support exists to ensure that children under 18 are financially supported in the case of their parents separating or divorcing. But what determines how much child support should be paid by parents, and when does child support end in Australia? Following the...

Child support exists in Australia to provide financial support to children under 18. One parent is obliged to pay the other parent child support to cover a variety of expenses, from food to clothes and education. To calculate child support, the amount can either be...

A child relocation case involves a situation where one parent wishes to move away from the area where they normally reside with their child, and away from the other parent. What Should You Do if You Are Looking to Relocate? If there are no court...

While knowledge concerning child support payments is commonplace, many Australians do not realise that in situations where a relationship has broken down or ended, spousal maintenance may also apply. Spousal maintenance is the legal responsibility that one party may have to support their spouse, or...