As a stay-at-home mum/dad, your non-financial and home-maker contributions are given the same weight as the breadwinner of the family during property settlements. During property settlements, the Court will look at the financial, non-financial, and home-maker contributions of both parties. …
Prior to the introduction of the Family Law Act 1975 in Australia, you were required to prove that your marriage had failed due to your spouse’s actions to obtain a divorce and infidelity was considered a valid ground for divorce. …