The nature of family law work over the last two decades has been slowly but steadily changing, as parties in de facto relati..
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Gender Dysphoria in Children – ‘Gillick’ Competence & Best Interests
Transgender and gender dysphoria issues – and recognition, support, and assistance for transgender minors – is increasin..
When Estates Law & Family Law Collide
The unfortunate circumstances of suicide by drowning was the subject of Decision 637143 of the Australian Financia..
Estate Planning – 10 Traps & Tips
If you own real estate and/or assets, this means that you have an estate. It also means that you need an estate plan. Estate..
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 ..
When is a Parent not a Parent?
Over the past five years, couples have approached the Family Court of Australia seeking a declaration of parentage arising f..
Recovery of Child Maintenance In The International Arena – An Australian Perspective
In Australia, the Child Support Registrar of the Department of Human Services (‘the Registrar’) is central authority res..
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..