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.