Resources &
Legal Guides

An overview of family law services — what we handle, how we can help, and which guide applies to your situation.

How divorce works in Australia, the 12-month separation requirement, what to expect, and how to apply.

How assets and liabilities are divided after separation under the Family Law Act 1975 — contributions, needs, and outcomes.

Parenting orders, living arrangements, and how the courts determine what is in a child's best interests.

How to formalise agreed parenting arrangements for children outside of court — and when a plan is sufficient.

Resolving disagreements about children through negotiation, mediation, or court proceedings in Victoria.

How family dispute resolution works, when it is legally required before going to court, and what to expect.

Understanding family violence intervention orders (IVOs) in Victoria — applying for one, responding to one, and what conditions apply.

Pre-nuptial agreements and post-separation BFAs explained — when they are enforceable and how they are structured.

Property rights and parenting arrangements when a de facto relationship ends — how the law treats de facto couples.

Family law rights, parenting entitlements, and estate planning considerations for same-sex couples in Victoria.

Legal protections and entitlements for same-sex de facto partners — property, parenting, and relationship recognition.

How superannuation is treated in property settlements and how a superannuation splitting order works.

Property settlement involving businesses, trusts, and complex financial structures — valuation, disclosure, and outcomes.

An overview of wills, estate planning, probate, and related services — where to start and which guide applies to you.

What a legally valid will requires, what happens if you die without one, and how to make sure your wishes are carried out.

Appointing someone to make financial or personal/medical decisions on your behalf — enduring and general powers explained.

Structuring your financial affairs and legal documents now to protect your family's future and minimise disputes.

Planning for the orderly transfer of a business to family members, partners, or new owners — structuring for continuity.

The legal process for administering a deceased estate in Victoria — what probate is, when it is required, and how long it takes.

Who can contest a will, the grounds for a family provision claim, and how the process works in Victoria.

Using trusts created through a will to protect assets and provide for beneficiaries — when and why they are worth considering.

How to administer an estate when a person dies without a valid will — what letters of administration are and how to apply.