The Future of Family Law
In a big week of news in the family law arena, the Senate has rejected the proposed merger of the Family Law ...
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Property Settlement – what do I need to know?
Separation can be tough. There’s lots to consider and it’s important to know where you stand. We’ve come up with a ...
When tragedy strikes – the impact of death of a parent after separation
Children of separated households have often experienced significant grief, trauma and possibly conflict in their ...
Room for improvement in police handling of withheld children
A New South Wales coronial inquest into the death of a father and daughter yesterday recommended a change in ...
Special Skills v Non-Financial Contributions – Countering The “You Have Done Nothing” Argument
In a lot of relationships, there are what are known as “traditional” roles adopted. Those roles see one party ...
Jurisdictional Disputes In Family Law – Where Equity, Property Law and the Family Law Worlds Collide
In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit Court of Australia at Lismore was charged with making a decision about ...
“Toxic” school attendance ruled against by Court
Today the Courier Mail reports upon a decision of the Federal Circuit Court regarding a child’s attendance at what ...
News Flash – A step in the right direction in 2019?
Practice Direction 1 of 2019 from the Federal Circuit Court of Australia issued last week, providing for a new ...
Mediation in property settlement disputes – Why it is important and how to make it work
At Marino Law, we are unashamedly advocates of early alternative dispute resolution in property settlement ...
To have and withhold
Highly acclaimed SBS programme Insight last night featured a discussion on Binding Financial Agreements or as ...
Joinder of Solicitor to Federal Circuit Court proceedings sounds clear warning bell to Family Lawyers who advise on Binding Financial Agreements
On 6 June 2018, Her Honour Judge Cassidy in the Federal Circuit Court of Australia granted permission to join a ...
Parenting Disputes – When the Private and Public Legal Worlds Collide
Safety issues are, rightfully, a cause of significant concern for parents who are parties to family law ...
One Size Does Not Fit All
Small Asset Pools and Property Disputes
All property disputes in the Family Law Courts involve a five step process ...
Law Reform Alert: Merger of the family law courts two courts system into one
On 30 May 2018 the Attorney General Christian Porter announced that the family law courts structure is to undergo ...
When is “independent” legal advice not really “independent” legal advice?
One of the major protective measures for family law litigants proposing to sign a Binding Financial Agreement ...
Binding Financial Agreements – pros, cons and enforceability
The phrase “Binding Financial Agreement” or BFA’s is a collective term for a variety of different agreements ...
Marino Law makes room for new additions with brand new office
Marino Law has upgraded its office space with a move to brand new premises next door at Suite 6 Level 1, 2481 Gold ...
Unborn Children – When Can Family Law Intervene?
It is not uncommon for Family Lawyers to be consulted by prospective parents, seeking guidance as to their rights ...
Arbitration Awards and Stamp Duty – Exemption or no Exemption?
As the delays within the family law judicial system grow, many litigants are moving toward the use of arbitration ...
Family Court Approves Assignment of Tax Debts Between Spouses
The following question was recently put to the Full Court of the Family Court of Australia:
Does s90AE(1)-(2) of ...
Marino Law Adds to Family, Makes Third Tier in Prestigious Doyles List
After an extremely successful year, Marino Law has moved up on the prestigious Doyles List from Recommended to ...
Family Law – not always about the de-construction of the family – Step Parent Adoptions in Queensland
By its nature, family law practice is, in the vast majority, about families in conflict. Whether it be about ...
Family Court removes hurdle for children with Gender Dysphoria
Last week www.mamamia.com.au reported on the case of “Miles” a transgender boy who despite having loving and ...
Divorce in protest to yes vote – doomed to fail?
Today www.news.com.au reported on the “plight” of a couple who vowed to divorce if Australia voted YES to same sex ...
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