Family Trusts In Family Law
FAMILY TRUSTS IN FAMILY LAW: HOW EFFECTIVE ARE THEY? This line is a common misconception that we hear in family law all the time. While … Read More
Family Law and social media publication of court proceedings
Any matters discussed during Court proceedings, or documents created for the purposes of proceedings in either the Family Court of Australia or Federal Circuit Court … Read More
Same-sex couples and Child Support
Same-sex couples, who are recognised as parents under the Family Law Act 1975 can apply for child support, on separation. How do you become recognised … Read More
Understanding Binding Child Support Agreement
What is a child support agreement? Child support is a payment made by one or both parents to the other, or a third party to … Read More
Wills and Probate
Wills and Probate If you are named as executor in a Will, you are responsible for carrying out the terms of the Will when they … Read More
Shared Care and COVID-19
In January 2020, COVID-19 started infecting Australians and this virus has the potential to impact on all separated parents who have an arrangement (via Court … Read More
When can a child decide which parent to live with?
Family Law Matters: Parenting Arrangements The law in Australia is that the best interests of the child are the paramount consideration. Children are entitled to … Read More
What to expect from your first family law meeting
Meeting with a Solicitor can be overwhelming, but if you have started to think about booking an appointment, it is no doubt, already necessary.Here is … Read More
What is a Family Report?
In a dispute involving children, a Family Consultant is often appointed. The Family Consultant is appointed by the Court to interview and observe relevant parties; … Read More
Family Law Duty of Disclosure
In Family Law matters, there is a positive and ongoing duty of disclosure. The duty requires all parties to Court proceedings to disclose to the … Read More
