Family Law
The Family Law Act 1975 is the main law on matters involving divorce, property settlement after marriage breakdown, spousal maintenance (between married couples), and issues relating to parenting arrangements after separation. The Courts set up under the Family Law Act are the: Family Court of Australia, and Federal Magistrates Court of Australia. For further information go to www.familylawcourts.gov.au
If you reside in Western Australia and/or your case may occur in Western Australia, the main law is found in the Family Court Act 1997 (Western Australia) and the Family Legislation Amendment Act 2006 (Western Australia). The court set up under that Act is the Family Court of Western Australia. For more information about the law and practices and procedures in Western Australia go to: Family Court of Western Australia www.familycourt.wa.gov.au or your local family court registry in Western Australia.
Family Law Act 1975 - 9 July 2008
- Part VIIIAA - Orders and Injunctions Binding Third Parties
Estate Planning
Family Provision Act 1982 (NSW)
http://www.familyrelationships.gov.au/
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