Once separation starts to feel likely, the questions can become more immediate. Should I move out of the family home? What happens to our finances? What should we tell the children? Do we need to agree on parenting arrangements now? There may also be conversations...
There’s a common assumption that you speak to a family lawyer once you’ve decided to separate. In reality, there can be value in getting legal advice much earlier. You might be considering separation but haven’t made a decision, or you may have questions about what...
What spousal maintenance means under Queensland family law Spousal maintenance is financial support paid by one former partner to the other after separation or divorce, when one person cannot meet their own reasonable living expenses and the other has the capacity to...
What a de facto relationship means under Queensland family law De facto separation QLD concerns often begin with one question: does the law recognise the relationship in the first place? Many people in Toowoomba are surprised to learn that family law can apply even if...
Superannuation Splitting After Separation in Queensland: What It Means for Toowoomba Couples Superannuation is part of the property pool in a separation. In Queensland and across Australia, the Family Law Act 1975 allows superannuation to be split between separating...
About This Separation Checklist for Queensland This separation checklist guides Queensland residents through the first 7 days, 30 days, and 90 days after a relationship ends. It recognises the intense pressure that follows a separation. It helps you act calmly and in...
