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Family Law Principles

No fault divorce
Australian divorce law is based on the principle of no-fault divorce.

Parenting cases – the best interests of the child
The Family Law Act requires a court to regard the best interests of the child as the most important consideration when deciding parenting disputes.

Financial cases
The general principles used by a court when deciding financial disputes under the Family Law Act.

Options to resolve disputes
Information on non-court-based dispute resolution services, particularly when there are disagreements over children, and links to court information.