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Elringtons
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Can I change my child’s surname after separation?
Family courts have the power to make parenting orders under the Family Law Act. An order to change a child’s…
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Alternative Dispute Resolution – Better Thinking
Carlos Turini discusses aspects of Alternative Dispute Resolution that enable parties to resolve disputes without the need for litigation.
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Why has my child been appointed their own independent children’s lawyer?
In complex family law disputes between parents about their children, the Court sometimes appoints an independent children’s lawyer (ICL) to…
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Who is liable for tax or other debts in a relationship?
In family law cases the parties are normally equally responsible for debts incurred during cohabitation. However, the court may, in…
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Family and Domestic Violence
The existence of domestic violence in relationships is sadly widely spread in today’s society. The perpetrators and the victims of…
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Financial Agreements
Binding Financial Agreements (BFAs) AN INTRODUCTION The terms “financial agreement”, “binding financial agreement” or “BFA” are often used loosely by…
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What is a cohabitation agreement and why should I get one?
What are “financial agreements”, “binding financial agreements” or “BFAs”? The terms “financial agreement”, “binding financial agreement” or “BFA” are often…
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News about adoption laws
Adoption has been in the news recently with changes to the NSW adoption laws and recommendations for a national adoption…
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10 useful tips for your Family Court Appearance
Going to court can be stressful and unnerving for those who have not experienced it before. Here are 10 useful…
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Court should become the last resort for resolving family parenting and property disputes!
There are numerous media reports about the fact that the Family Court system is in a state of crisis.
