Defining De Facto
Recently in Cuan & Kostelac, the Full Court of the Family Court of Australia was asked to consider an appeal ...
family law
Family Court of Australia intervenes when Surrogacy Agreement goes wrong
The Family Court of Australia sitting in Cairns has been required to intervene in an altruistic surrogacy ...
Declarations, Family Law and Bankruptcy – is Section 78 of the Family Law Act a hidden tool?
Under the Family Law Act (the ‘Act”), the Family Law Courts (the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court ...
Challenge of Pre-Nup set to take centre stage in Australia’s highest Court
It is not very often that family law issues are considered to be of such legal significance as to warrant a ...
But they are old enough to decide where they want to live aren’t they?
This would have to be one of the most common questions asked in parenting proceedings, particularly with older ...
Parenting Proceedings – A “Do Not Do” List
Unfortunately when parents separate, it is sometimes the case that they cannot agree on what living arrangements ...
Time for Queensland’s Department of Child Safety to step up says Family Court Judge Catherine Carew
The Courier Mail recently reported on a decision of Her Honour Justice Catherine Carew wherein she lambasted the ...
Publication Order Highlights Father’s Plight to Find Missing Children
www.mamamia.com.au today reports on the plight of Harry Speath of Brisbane who has not seen his two young children ...
Inheritances – In or Out?
The issue of a prospective inheritance or an actual inheritance often comes up in discussions with clients ...
The Importance of obtaining proper legal advice on a Binding Financial Agreement
“I just need someone to witness this document….”, “We are all agreed and amicable, I don’t need proper advice I ...
Who Gets the Ring Back?
Today www.news.com.au reports on a New York couple arguing over the return of an engagement ring after the demise ...
Confusion in the Brangelina parenting dispute
Whilst the vast majority of parenting disputes (at least in Australia) are not the subject of public scrutiny nor ...
Pre-Nups – not just for the rich and famous
Whilst we all knew that a “Pre-Nup” or Binding Financial Agreement between Mariah Carey and James Packer was ...
When Plans Change
www.news.com.au reports today on the Australian Story program airing tonight featuring Gold Coaster Sally Faulkner ...
Celebrities Separating With Style
Another week, another celebrity break up. This time it is Australia’s own Naomi Watts and Hollywood heavy ...
A Mother’s Love Makes Parenthood Dream a Reality
www.mamamia.com.au recently reported a heart-warming story of a Wollongong couple whose parenthood dreams are ...
How are assets acquired post separation considered in Australian Family Law courts
www.news.com.au reports today that Brad Pitt intends to proceed with a multi-million dollar investment ...
The Perils of Parenting Arrangements for Young Children
Family lawyers are generally well equipped to assist their clients in negotiating future parenting agreements for ...
Binding Financial Agreements – does your practitioner hold enough experience in family law?
Does your practitioner hold enough experience in the practice of family law to provide you with the independent ...
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