Legal Resources and Insights

Spousal and de facto maintenance can provide financial support after a relationship ends if one party cannot adequately support themselves. Learn the eligibility rules, time limits, and how the Family Law Act 1975 applies to ensure you understand your rights and obligations.

After a relationship breakdown, a Binding Financial Agreement can offer a faster, more flexible alternative to Court orders for dividing property and finances. Learn how BFAs work, their benefits, and why strict legal requirements must be met before they become binding.

New amendments to the Family Law Act 1975 remove mandatory counselling for short marriages, streamlining the divorce process and offering protection for victims of family violence. Learn what these changes mean for you and how to proceed with confidence.

Feeling lost in legal jargon? Our plain-English glossary breaks down common family law terms in Australia from affidavits to parenting plans, so you can navigate your separation, divorce or parenting matter with clarity.

Separating? Learn the truth about parenting time and property division under Australian family law. We clear up myths and help you find fair, practical solutions. Talk to Dormer Stanhope for tailored legal advice.

Still living together after separating? Learn how to manage parenting plans and divide property legally and fairly under one roof. Reduce conflict and plan ahead with expert legal guidance.

Separated but still living under one roof? You can still apply for divorce in Australia. This guide explains how to prove separation and avoid delays in your application.

Still living under one roof after separation? Learn how to legally prove you're no longer a couple, with practical steps and evidence courts accept in Australia.

Rising costs are pushing couples to breaking point. Learn how financial stress affects separation, your legal options, and support available during tough times.