<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Freemont Family Lawyers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freemont Family Lawyers provide family law legal services for divorce, property settlement, parenting arrangements & intervention orders.]]></description><link>https://www.freemontfamilylawyers.com.au/family-law-news-and-resources</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:24:39 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.freemontfamilylawyers.com.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How to Apply for Divorce in Australia: A Step-by-Step Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[A guide to understand the divorce process in Australia with simple step-by-step instructions.]]></description><link>https://www.freemontfamilylawyers.com.au/post/how-to-apply-for-divorce-in-australia-a-step-by-step-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e746338b2f11ff8e58bf81</guid><category><![CDATA[Divorce]]></category><category><![CDATA[Family Law]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/575b8178fd8f3c514ed087e22e045328.jpg/v1/fit/w_500,h_313,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Juliana Dleikan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Binding Financial Agreements in Australia and the Case of Thorne v Kennedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[This article looks at the benefits of financial agreements in Australia. The article considers the important case of Thorne v Kennedy and the circumstances that could lead to an agreement being set aside or voided. The article emphasises the importance of quality legal advice when entering into a financial agreement and that the parties enter the agreement freely and without pressure. ]]></description><link>https://www.freemontfamilylawyers.com.au/post/understanding-binding-financial-agreements-in-australia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69927e7a884976137da8336c</guid><category><![CDATA[Family Law]]></category><category><![CDATA[Family Law Cases]]></category><category><![CDATA[Family Law Property Settlement]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a14d1f_a6de28deaa6143e79f538aafb7decb4d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Juliana Dleikan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sole Decision Making for Children Provided to Mother in a Shared Care Arrangement Where There was High and Chronic Parental Conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[This article considers the recent decision in the family law parenting proceedings in Van Wyk &#38; Van Wyk (No 2) [2025] FedCFamC2F 552. 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Whether you are dealing with divorce, child custody, property settlements, or other related issues, having the right legal support is crucial. ]]></description><link>https://www.freemontfamilylawyers.com.au/post/comprehensive-family-law-services-in-australia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d9b1464c8425dc7bfe57c7</guid><category><![CDATA[Family Law]]></category><category><![CDATA[Hints and Tips]]></category><category><![CDATA[Family Law Property Settlement]]></category><category><![CDATA[Children and Parenting]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spousal Maintenance]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a14d1f_ed9f8c78fccf41f0b809aad1978a6436~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brett Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spousal Support in Australian Family Law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spousal support in Australia]]></description><link>https://www.freemontfamilylawyers.com.au/post/spousal-support-in-australian-family-law</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6907c925f82473eab674b4bf</guid><category><![CDATA[Family Law]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spousal Maintenance]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:01:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a14d1f_bc32c7cd1e86487b99494557a0c4db85~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brett Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Mediation Benefits Parties in Family Law Disputes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why mediation often works better for family law disputes compared to legal proceedings.]]></description><link>https://www.freemontfamilylawyers.com.au/post/why-mediation-benefits-family-law-disputes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c73c480d13c9ba3a6c8360</guid><category><![CDATA[Family Law]]></category><category><![CDATA[Family Law Property Settlement]]></category><category><![CDATA[Divorce]]></category><category><![CDATA[Children and Parenting]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spousal Maintenance]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:31:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a14d1f_7dc7aa2e676d448ebe7fb3a774a635f7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brett Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Importance of Parenting Consent Orders]]></title><description><![CDATA[A quick overview of the Application for Consent Orders approach to resolving child custody issues after separation by Melbourne Family Lawyers.]]></description><link>https://www.freemontfamilylawyers.com.au/post/the-importance-of-parenting-consent-orders</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d076bda13a7e012242c10d</guid><category><![CDATA[Family Law]]></category><category><![CDATA[Children and Parenting]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a14d1f_c0c0ccbaa1504f77b7a0c6ffa58e6915~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brett Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding the Benefits of Family Law Binding Financial Agreements]]></title><description><![CDATA[An overview of the benefits of financial agreements and how smart to be or married and de facto spouses achieve fairness and plan for the future.]]></description><link>https://www.freemontfamilylawyers.com.au/post/the-benefits-of-binding-financial-agreements</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687d689ccebb6f8ccb02be5d</guid><category><![CDATA[Family Law]]></category><category><![CDATA[Family Law Property Settlement]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spousal Maintenance]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a14d1f_f3d523ee7c544c77ad184b0b5f3eb144~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brett Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian Divorce Guide - A Step-by-Step Approach to Divorce]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a guide from a Divorce Lawyer in Melbourne about the steps for divorce in Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.freemontfamilylawyers.com.au/post/australian-divorce-guide-a-step-by-step-approach-to-divorce</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689917b8fc810a67e317439f</guid><category><![CDATA[Divorce]]></category><category><![CDATA[Family Law]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2025 09:41:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a14d1f_3bf7f2310f5649879b0e8718536aaf6b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brett Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steps to Apply for Consent Orders in Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out more information about the Application for Consent Orders process and outcomes. This allows parties to determine parenting arrangements and property settlement by amicable agreement. While the process can be overwhelming, by understanding the steps involved, the process becomes much clearer.]]></description><link>https://www.freemontfamilylawyers.com.au/post/steps-to-apply-for-consent-orders-in-australia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68742dcb97051c950319c75f</guid><category><![CDATA[Family Law]]></category><category><![CDATA[Family Law Property Settlement]]></category><category><![CDATA[Children and Parenting]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spousal Maintenance]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 03:56:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_d3318dd21f604338bda270908a0d9d77~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brett Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parenting: 10 Key Factors a Court Looks at in Child Custody Cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are 10 key factors that family law courts look at in parenting cases: What happens to children when family relationships change? The...]]></description><link>https://www.freemontfamilylawyers.com.au/post/parenting-10-key-factors-a-court-looks-at-in-child-custody-cases</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680e319502e22389d110d1dc</guid><category><![CDATA[Children and Parenting]]></category><category><![CDATA[Family Law]]></category><category><![CDATA[Hints and Tips]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2025 15:05:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_eca75868af5a46f782ab0373616d21a8~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brett Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family Law Maintenance Series Part 1: Distinguishing Urgent and Interim Spousal Maintenance in the Case of Ashton]]></title><description><![CDATA[A review of urgent maintenance versus interim maintenance applications in family law proceedings.]]></description><link>https://www.freemontfamilylawyers.com.au/post/family-law-maintenance-series-part-1-distinguishing-urgent-and-interim-spousal-maintenance-in-the-c</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6746b6da2504cc8d591b15ca</guid><category><![CDATA[Family Law]]></category><category><![CDATA[Family Law Cases]]></category><category><![CDATA[Family Law Property Settlement]]></category><category><![CDATA[Divorce]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spousal Maintenance]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 09 Feb 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_9df65b2e64bf4c59a4779a8c5343cb09~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachael Gavin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intervention Orders and Health Practitioners: Exploring Section 130 of the National Law]]></title><description><![CDATA[An overview of obligations of Health Practitioners when involved in Intervention Order proceedings.]]></description><link>https://www.freemontfamilylawyers.com.au/post/impact-of-intervention-orders-on-health-practitioners-exploring-section-130-of-the-national-law</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6722ed40036590cae369e66e</guid><category><![CDATA[Intervention Orders]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 04:28:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a14d1f_1061322ae6b84a6d937e2fb8644727a5~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brett Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Family Lawyer Perspective on How Family Violence May Be Considered in Family Law Property Settlement and Kennon Claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[When determining a family law property division after the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship, family law courts consider a range of factors, which may include family violence if it made a person's contributions difficult or more arduous and if family violence has affected a person's current and future circumstances. Recent amendments to the Family Law Act 1975, effective from 10 June 2025, under the Family Law Amendment Act 2024 ,  have further clarified and strengthened the...]]></description><link>https://www.freemontfamilylawyers.com.au/post/family-lawyer-how-family-violence-affects-family-law-property-settlements-kennon-claim</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6653dcb7c22f32b8bc3fbaf5</guid><category><![CDATA[Family Law]]></category><category><![CDATA[Family Law Cases]]></category><category><![CDATA[Family Law Property Settlement]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 03:28:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a14d1f_ddfade3298f7429890656a061ddc09a5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Juliana Dleikan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family Law Court Dismisses Mother's Appeal to Reverse Father Having Sole Parental Responsibility and for the Mother to Spend No Time with Children. Gabbey &#38; Cadriel [2024] FedCFamC1A.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Family law appeal court dismisses a mother's case to reverse sole parental responsibility and spend time of children with their father.]]></description><link>https://www.freemontfamilylawyers.com.au/post/family-law-court-dismisses-mother-appeal-father-sole-parental-responsibility</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6652b7487491b00faa877978</guid><category><![CDATA[Family Law]]></category><category><![CDATA[Family Law Cases]]></category><category><![CDATA[Children and Parenting]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 26 May 2024 04:37:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a14d1f_d0db89acf224441aac5f7ff020752cf6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brett Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Are Contributions Made Prior to a Marriage or Cohabitation Treated in Family Law Property Settlements? 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