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October 30, 2024
By Hayden Carr
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Relevance of Domestic Violence to Family Law Property Settlements

Whilst there are currently amendments being debated in the Federal Parliament about family violence being expressly considered in any family law property settlement, currently there is no section in the legislation that expressly requires the Court to consider any family violence that may have occurred in the relationship when determining the ultimate division of assets […]

Banks crack down on Powers Of Attorney

If a person loses cognitive capacity to make financial decisions, a relative or friend may step in to manage their finances for them. This is made a lot easier if the relative or friend has been appointed under a Power of Attorney document. In NSW, a Power of Attorney is a legal document in which […]

August 29, 2024
By Hayden Carr
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How to get divorced and solutions to common issues

A common misconception is that a Divorce involves all aspects of family law that may arise from a separation including Child Support, Parenting arrangement and the division of matrimonial property. This is not correct. A Divorce simply dissolves or otherwise ends a marriage, but how do you apply for a Divorce? Step 1- Proving your […]

Who Pays in Family Law?

Family law matters are not only emotionally draining but can be expensive too. As lawyers, we are often asked if there is any way to retrieve money off the other party, especially when another party’s actions may be drawing out the proceedings. The addition of Section 95 in the Family Law Act 1975, on 6 […]

July 16, 2024
By Hayden Carr
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How to Set Aside or Change Family Law Property Orders

When parties finalise their family law property settlement matter, they usually do so by one of two means, either an order from the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, or a Financial Agreement. While there are various ways to overturn financial agreements, the vast majority of family law property settlement agreements are documented and […]

April 26, 2024
By Naomi Rizzoli
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Substance Abuse Concerns in family Law Matters – Drug and Alcohol Testing

When it comes to family law matters, especially parenting matters, there can often be concerns about one or both parents’ alcohol and drug use, both illicit and prescribed. When deciding a family law parenting matter, the Court will look to what Orders are in the best interest of the child. The considerations the Court must […]

March 22, 2024
By Hayden Carr
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The forgotten considerations – Future needs factors and their effect on your family law property settlement entitlements

Upon first meeting our clients, many of them are aware that when considering how a property pool of a separated couple is to be divided, each party’s contributions are assessed and weighed against one another. Whoever made the greater contributions receives the greater share of the property, right? This is partially true, but contributions only […]

Severing Ties: Options for Property Owners Following a Relationship Breakdown

When a relationship breaks down, it is not unusual for it to take months, even years, before a property settlement agreement is reached. Whilst parties are attempting to reach agreement, there are actions that can be taken to protect their interest in any property that may be held in joint names. One of those protective […]

December 19, 2023
By Naomi Rizzoli
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To Fly or Not to Fly – Overseas Travel with Children Post Separation

Post separation, it can often be confusing navigating parenting orders/plans and what a parent can or can’t do with their children, especially when it comes to overseas holidays. A commonly asked question is whether a parent can still take their children on an overseas holiday once they have separated from the other parent. The answer […]

November 23, 2023
By Hayden Carr
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Federal Parliament passes new amendments to Family Law legislation – a summary

At the start of the year in January, the Federal Government circulated to the public an exposure draft about proposed changes they were considering to the Family Law Act 1975 which is the governing legislation with respect to family law disputes. On 19 October 2023, some of those proposed amendments were passed by both houses […]

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Relevance of Domestic Violence to Family Law Property Settlements

Banks crack down on Powers Of Attorney

How to get divorced and solutions to common issues

Who Pays in Family Law?

How to Set Aside or Change Family Law Property Orders

Substance Abuse Concerns in family Law Matters – Drug and Alcohol Testing

The forgotten considerations – Future needs factors and their effect on your family law property settlement entitlements

Severing Ties: Options for Property Owners Following a Relationship Breakdown

To Fly or Not to Fly – Overseas Travel with Children Post Separation

Federal Parliament passes new amendments to Family Law legislation – a summary

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