Umbrella Family Law

There are quite a few laws that govern the process of divorce in Australia . Contained in the Family Law Act 1975, these laws govern marriage, same-sex marriage , divorce, de facto relationships, divorce property settlement and terms for the guardianship of children (including custody matters).  However, not everyone knows what exactly these laws entail.     In Australia, the juridical matters surrounding marriage, same-sex marriage, divorce, custody fall into one large category, colloquially called ‘Family Law’. Within family law, there are particular stipulations regarding the process of divorce in Australia, children’s matters and how assets are divided in a divorce property settlement.   However, if you’ve never needed to navigate divorce in Australia, it’s not always easy to know where to start. So, here are the answers to common questions we receive at Umbrella Family Law.   Are The Grounds for Divorce Important in Australia?   S...