One major issue of contention that separated parents often face is payment of school fees, particularly when they are private school fees which as at 2017 in South Australia, could get as high as $25,000 per annum per child and up to $50,000 for boarding school…

Child support is the ongoing payment made by one parent / guardian to another to assist in the care and support of their child/ren…

In an attempt to resolve family law disputes, many approach the courts. Nonetheless, courts are neither the simplest nor the sole avenue for dispute resolution. There are many stages involved prior to, and during a court process. This article attempts to briefly explain these various stages and the role of the parties involved in each stage…