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Separation & divorce
What divorce actually involves in Australia
A plain-English overview of the steps, timelines, and language you are likely to hear.
6 min read
Read guideChildren
Working out parenting arrangements after separation
How arrangements are documented, what courts weigh, and what "best interests" looks like in practice.
7 min read
Read guideFamily violence & safety
If you do not feel safe — what to do first
Prioritise safety, know the national helplines, and understand how legal steps can interact with risk.
5 min read
Read guideProperty
How property gets divided after a relationship ends
The framework Australian courts use to split assets and debts — and why 50/50 is rarely the starting point.
7 min read
Read guideProcess & courts
Mediation, court, and which one applies to you
What each process involves, why most matters settle before a judge, and what to expect at each stage.
8 min read
Read guideProperty
What happens to superannuation in a separation
Super is treated as property in Australia — here is how it is valued, split, and what you need to know.
6 min read
Read guideChildren
Parenting plans versus court orders — the difference
Both documents record what you have agreed. Only one of them is enforceable. Here is what that means in practice.
7 min read
Read guideProcess & courts
The first 30 days after deciding to separate
What to do — and what to avoid — in the weeks immediately after a separation decision.
8 min read
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