When parents separate, much of the focus understandably turns to parenting schedules, communication arrangements, and the emotional impact of the separation itself. In the middle of all of this, one area is often overlooked, a child’s school life. For children, school is far more than just education. It is routine, identity, friendship, stability, achievement, and community. During times of family change, maintaining strong connections to school can become one of the most important protective...

When people separate, superannuation is often misunderstood. Many assume it is treated just like any other asset, or that it will automatically be “split down the middle”. Neither assumption is correct. In family law property settlements, superannuation is dealt with differently to most other assets, and understanding how it works early can avoid costly mistakes later. What is a superannuation split? A superannuation split is a legal mechanism that allows part of one party’s superannuation...

An affidavit is one of the most important documents in the Family Court. It is your written evidence, setting out the facts of your case...