15/02/21
Pursuant to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), all children maintain the right to have contact with both their parents ...
20/05/20
We as family lawyers are, at times, faced with situations where there is a significant power imbalance or ...
02/10/19
Binding Financial Agreements (BFA) are entered into with the clear intention of giving parties certainty and ...
11/04/19
In a big week of news in the family law arena, the Senate has rejected the proposed merger of the Family Law ...
03/04/19
Separation can be tough. There’s lots to consider and it’s important to know where you stand. We’ve come up with a ...
03/04/19
Children of separated households have often experienced significant grief, trauma and possibly conflict in their ...
01/02/19
In a lot of relationships, there are what are known as “traditional” roles adopted. Those roles see one party ...
12/09/18
Highly acclaimed SBS programme Insight last night featured a discussion on Binding Financial Agreements or as ...
03/07/18
Safety issues are, rightfully, a cause of significant concern for parents who are parties to family law ...
09/04/18
One of the major protective measures for family law litigants proposing to sign a Binding Financial Agreement ...
04/04/18
The phrase “Binding Financial Agreement” or BFA’s is a collective term for a variety of different agreements which ...
14/12/17
By its nature, family law practice is, in the vast majority, about families in conflict. Whether it be about ...
17/11/17
Today www.news.com.au reported on the “plight” of a couple who vowed to divorce if Australia voted YES to same sex ...
15/11/17
The results of Australia’s Same Sex Marriage Postal survey were announced today. By a majority of 61% Australian’s ...
31/10/17
Recently in Cuan & Kostelac, the Full Court of the Family Court of Australia was asked to consider an appeal ...
05/07/17
Under the Family Law Act (the ‘Act”), the Family Law Courts (the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court ...
09/02/17
Unfortunately when parents separate, it is sometimes the case that they cannot agree on what living arrangements ...
24/01/17
www.mamamia.com.au today reports on the plight of Harry Speath of Brisbane who has not seen his two young children ...
12/12/16
“I just need someone to witness this document….”, “We are all agreed and amicable, I don’t need proper advice I ...
17/02/16
Family lawyers are generally well equipped to assist their clients in negotiating future parenting agreements for ...
01/09/15
Does your practitioner hold enough experience in the practice of family law to provide you with the independent ...