Setting Aside Final Parenting Orders
As a general rule, it is difficult for a party to change final parenting orders as the Court aims to prevent parties from engaging in ongoing litigation.
Eloise was admitted to practice in February 2014. Since 2016 Eloise has practiced exclusively in the area of family law and in 2020 completed her Master's of Applied Law (Family Law), receiving the Highest Distinction for her final two subjects. Eloise’s family law experience covers property settlements, financial agreements, parenting arrangements and de-facto and same sex relationship breakdowns. Eloise volunteers her time as a mentor at Out for Australia Mentorship program and is a member of LIV and Family Law Section - Law Council of Australia.
Setting Aside Final Property Orders – What You Need to Know
The Court is generally reluctant to reopen final property orders as the primary objective of the orders is to conclusively determine the financial relationship between parties to a marriage/ de facto relationship. The Court will allow orders to be set aside in the following limited circumstances.
Spousal Maintenance – What Is It and How Does It Work?
Spousal maintenance (also known in other countries as “allowance” or “alimony”) is the financial support paid by one spouse to the other following the breakdown of a marriage or a de facto relationship.