Family Law
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Are Family Trusts Still Viable Asset Protection Vehicles?
You may need to reconsider aspects of the appointment of trustees in the use of family trusts as an asset…
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Pre Nuptial Agreements
The term “prenuptial agreement” is generally well understood. It may be defined as a legal agreement between two parties entered…
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Family Law: Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a term that has become commonly used surrounding litigation. In relation to any family law…
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Spousal Maintenance
Spousal maintenance is financial support paid by a party to their former spouse in circumstances where that party is unable to…
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Do I have to go to court for a divorce property settlement or childrens’ matter?
No, the vast majority of family law cases settle without the need for parties to end up in court. This…
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Family Law: What is Shared Custody?
“Shared custody” is a term that is frequently heard in relation to childrens matters, but what does it mean? In…
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Family Law: Paternity Test Request rejected by Court
Best Interests of the Child – The Family Law Principle as applied in one instance On 17 February 2011 the…
