Family Law
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Family Law changes from June 2025
Several amendments are set to change the Family Law Act 1975 (the Family Law Act), which will affect how the…
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What are Consent Orders?
Consent Orders refer to legal orders that are made by a Court based on an agreement between the parties involved…
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Divorce or separation and your superannuation
In Family Law, superannuation is considered an asset of a relationship, just like a house or savings and needs to…
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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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Will my child’s views be listened to?
A common question asked of Family Lawyers is at what stage a child can have a say about their care…
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Are final parenting Orders really final?
When final Orders are made in relation to parenting arrangements, the intention is that those Orders will remain in force…
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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…
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All the cards on the table – Children Matters
Part 2 – Disclosure in parenting matters Parties involved in a family law parenting dispute have a duty to attempt…
