In Australia, you can legally remarry once the final divorce order is issued. After a divorce hearing, there is a one-month waiting period before the court order comes into effect.
It is a buyers’ real-estate market in Melbourne at the moment with more properties likely to come onto the market after Grand Final day. Many of these will be sold at auction.
This article explains your de facto relationship break-up entitlements, what the Family Law Act says, and how to address property settlement, financial support and parenting decisions following de facto separation.
Superannuation is treated as property in divorce and can be split between partners. This guide explains how splitting works and ways to protect your retirement savings under Australian family law.
Determining what your wife, husband or de facto partner might be entitled to in a separation or divorce settlement isn’t a simple equation, but one that is based on a number of factors related to your relationship.
If you’re a foreign resident selling property in Australia from 1 January 2025, updated capital gains withholding rules require 15% to be withheld at settlement on all property transfers (no matter what the value) unless you provide a valid ATO clearance certificate.
If you are experiencing family violence or feel unsafe in your home, applying for a Family Violence Intervention Order (FVIO) in Victoria is an important step toward protecting yourself and your loved ones.
