Making the decision to separate is already very emotional, and then deciding where you are going to live adds another layer of stress. Many couples choose to separate but remain living under the one roof on a temporary basis. Some couples decide to continue living together for the sake of the …
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The fees payable in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia changed as at 1 July 2025. The Court does not set the fees payable, they are set by Federal Government Regulations.ā
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The new fees can be found on the Federal Circuit and Family Court website, but otherwise feel free to contact us if you require fee information. ā
It is appropriate to take money from a joint account in some circumstances, such as:ā
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āļøIf you have no other access to funds but your partner doesā
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āļøIf your partner is withholding financial supportā
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āļøIf you are or have been the homemaker and do not have a job or sufficient income to support yourself and/or your children.ā
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āļøIf there are significant funds in the joint account, and you are worried your partner will deliberately deplete the asset pool and your entitlements to a property settlement.ā
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We suggest you seek family law advice prior to taking any action.ā
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For more information, read our article via the link in bio
There are some amazing resources out there for people going through a separation, especially when there are children involved. Everyone could use a little more support but it`s difficult to know where to turn.ā
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Check out our resources pages for resources relating to:ā
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š§Parenting Coursesā
š±Parenting Appsā
šØāš©āš¦ Child Supportā
š«Domestic Violenceā
The Courts recently made a minor amendment to many family law forms to introduce a `filed in` check box option for either Division 1 and Division 2. ā
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The difference between the two is Division 1 specialises in family law, hearing the most complex family law trials and appeals. ā
While Division 2 specialises in a wider array of matters including family law, migration, fair work and general federal law.
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