Insights by
Elringtons
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Family Law – Challenging Child Support Assessments
In the vast majority of cases, child support is paid by a parent of a child (“the payer”) to the…
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Family Law – Child Support
The arrangements which parties make regarding the care of their children will affect the amount of child support payable under…
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Family Law: Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a term that has become commonly used to complement and supplant litigation. In relation to…
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Who Gets the Dog? Pets in Family Law Matters
We love our pets and often they truly are part of the family. So when it comes to the end…
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How much will my Family Law Case cost?
When a client first meets a family lawyer, one of the biggest questions asked is “How much will it cost…
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What is a Special Disability Trust?
Special Disability Trusts are a type of trust. These trusts can allow people to set aside property and assets for…
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How do Judges Make Parenting Orders?
The concept of the safety of the child and the safety of persons who have parental responsibility for the child…
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Family Law: Property Disputes and Settlements; The Four-Steps Approach
overview of the court’s approach to property settlement and a useful guidance to a solicitor to assess what is his/her…
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Changes to the Family Law Act 1975 – What does this mean for parenting matters?
These changes include changes to how a court will make decisions on parenting matters, and new obligations for Independent Children…
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Family Law Amendment Bill 2023
The Family Law Amendment Bill 2023 will ensure the best interests of children are at the centre of all parenting…
