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This section contains simple and practical legal information that may assist you.

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Superannuation Splitting
Superannuation splitting is the splitting of a person’s superannuation interest between each spouse after they have separated or divorced. This means that if you are married and divorced, your superannuation will be treated like any other property interest you might have in the divorce settlement.

A Brief Exposure to Disclosure in Family Law Cases
We’ve all seen an American courtroom drama on television. Inevitably, in the climactic scene, our hotshot lawyer will reveal some shocking and hitherto undisclosed information, to gasps from the gallery and the consternation of opposing counsel.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions - Part 1 (Q's 1 - 12)
The First part of Questions and Answers based around such topics as separation, children and property in the area of Family Law.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions - Part 2 (Q's 13-24)
The second part of Questions and Answers based around such topics as separation, children and property in the area of Family Law.

Can the Family Court decide matters of State law? And does it matter?
Whether the Family Court can decide matters of State law has long been a hotly debated topic in the Family Court. Ordinarily the Family Court can only decide Federal matters, for example, matters arising under the Family Law Act (this is referred to as the ‘original jurisdiction’ of the Family Court). Sometimes, however, the Family Court is faced with a case that involves a mix of Federal and State issues.

Federal Magistrates Court: family law jurisdiction
An introduction to the powers of the Federal Magistrates Court ('FMC'). The FMC deals with divorce applications, spousal maintenance, property disputes under $300 000, and various issues relating to children, except for adoption.