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16Oct
What happens if we die at the same time?
I am often asked the question by clients when taking Will instructions – What happens to my estate if my…
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20Jun
Should you be getting a prenuptial agreement? Our advice on how to avoid the pitfalls
Creating a Binding Financial Agreement before marriage (commonly known as a “prenuptial agreement” or “prenup”) has become increasingly popular. A…
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20Feb
Parents, is it Loan or Gift? It Matters!
Planning on loaning money to your child and their partner? Be sure that you have evidence that it is a loan and not a gift – there are some sticky situations where a contract can come in handy!
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29Jan
Have You Thought About Mediation?
Have You Thought About Mediation? Recently our family law team has had a number of successful outcomes at mediation. Congrats…
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18Dec
Can your ex-partner refuse to let you see your kids for Christmas?
Do you have children under 16 that don’t live with you anymore due to the break up of your family? Do... -
18Sep
Overseas travel and separated parents.
Overseas Travel and Separated Parents Holiday arrangements for children, including a parent taking a child overseas, are a common topic…
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27Apr
Five Steps to freedom
Is your relationship strained beyond repair? Not sure what your options are? Confused, will it be costly, how can I... -
23May
When can my child decide where they want to live?
When can my child decide where they want to live? A frequently asked question by separated parents is “when can…
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20Nov
Divorced husband loses opportunity to claim property settlement
A recent decision of the full court of the Family Court of Australia determined a case involving a husband and wife married for 22 years with children.
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01Aug
Distribution of possessions after divorce: How we can help
Distribution of possessions after divorce: How we can help. Divorce is a very stressful process. After a divorce you are juggling…
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15Jul
Laws Regarding Compensating Abusive Parents to be Reviewed
Laws Regarding Compensating Abusive Parents to be Reviewed. The Victorian Government has been involved in two cases in the past…
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16May
Movement on father’s overnight access, balance between parents suggested
Movement on father’s overnight access, balance between parents suggested. Family Law principles relied upon by Courts and Lawyers regarding separated... -
07Mar
Reviewing A Binding Financial Agreement is Essential!
Reviewing A Binding Financial Agreement is Essential! When a client calls us about reviewing a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) an... -
08Jan
The importance of your Will when you have children under 18
The importance of your Will when you have children under 18. A will is extremely important to have in place…
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15Aug
The Family Court of Australia’s View on Child Abuse
The Family Court of Australia's View on Child Abuse The Family Court of Australia’s paramount objective is to consider ALL... -
15Aug
High Court Distributes Husband’s Property Against Will
High Court Distributes Husband’s Property Against Will. A recent High Court decision has controversially opened the “floodgates” in deciding that…
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11Jun
Daughter Ordered to Live With “Sperm Donor” Father
Daughter Ordered to Live With “Sperm Donor” Father The Federal Magistrates Court has Ordered that a 7 year old girl…
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12Nov
Social Networking and the Family Court
The Chief Justice of the Family Court is urging the Federal Government to regulate the use of social networking sites...



























