As part of their commitment to the support, safety, and management of vulnerable parties in Family Law proceedings the Feder..
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When can you be joined to someone else’s case as a third party?
If you are the parent of an adult child who is separating, you might think your assets are off limits in any claims, and pro..
Duty of Disclosure – A Family Law Perspective
In family law proceedings, the duty of disclosure is the obligation that each party be transparent about their circumstances..
First Appointment
In any family law, de-facto matter or estate matter, we will ask you to enter into an agreement with us, which sets out in d..
Determining De facto Relationships: Finding Certainty in Murky Waters
The nature of family law work over the last two decades has been slowly but steadily changing, as parties in de facto relati..
When Estates Law & Family Law Collide
The unfortunate circumstances of suicide by drowning was the subject of Decision 637143 of the Australian Financia..
Parenting Order Preconceptions – 5 Myths Debunked
Following separation, high levels of stress, anxiety and depression are commonplace for parents. For Mothers and Fathers on ..
The Impact Of Death On Family Law Proceedings
Several years ago, I acted for a husband in a family law property matter. He was in his 70s, a senior professional man. The ..
International Relationship Breakdown: Parenting And Property Issues
With the globalisation of family law, practitioners will often come across the difficult task of dealing with multi jurisdic..
“We speak the same language but say different things” – Applications for leave to proceed out of time – Family Law Act 1975
“For nearly 400 years, the policy of the law has been to fix definite time limits (usually six but often three years) for..