A practical checklist for the first weeks after separation: safety, the separation date, documents, finances, children and when to get advice. Wollongong and Illawarra focused.
First Steps After Separation in the Illawarra: A Practical Checklist Read More »
You can be legally separated while living in the same house. What counts as separation under one roof in Australia and the evidence you need for divorce.
Separated Under One Roof: How It Works and How to Prove It Read More »
Most separating couples never see a courtroom. How mediation, consent orders and binding financial agreements make your property settlement legally binding.
Do We Have to Go to Court to Divide Property? Mediation, Consent Orders and Your Options Read More »
You don’t need your spouse’s signature or agreement to divorce in Australia. How sole applications, substituted service and dispensation of service work.
Can I Get Divorced If My Spouse Won’t Sign or Can’t Be Found? Read More »
Divorce filing fees, consent order costs and what contested cases really cost in NSW in 2026, plus how early advice keeps the total down.
How Much Does Divorce Actually Cost in NSW in 2026? Read More »
From 10 June 2025, family violence and financial abuse can affect property settlements in Australia. What the Family Law Amendment Act 2024 changed, in plain English.
There is no 50/50 rule in Australian family law. Here is how the court actually decides who keeps the house after separation in NSW, including the 2025 changes.
Who Gets the House After Separation in NSW? Read More »
You must be separated for 12 months before applying for divorce in Australia. Here is how the rule works, including separation under one roof and brief reconciliations.
How Long Do You Have to Be Separated Before Divorce in Australia? Read More »