A New South Wales coronial inquest into the death of a father and daughter yesterday recommended a change in police procedures when they receive reports of a child not being returned pursuant to a … [Read more...]
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 working and bringing in income and one party staying at home to raise and care for … [Read more...]
Marino Law makes Third Tier in prestigious Doyles Guide
Marino Law has achieved Third Tier of Family and Divorce Lawyers for 2018 on the prestigious Doyles Guide for the second year running, with Family Law partner Abbi Golightly named as a Recommended … [Read more...]
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 disputes. Whilst mediation is mandatory after the commencement of proceedings in Court, we … [Read more...]
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 Solicitor to proceedings before her regarding the validity of a Binding Financial … [Read more...]
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 major structural reform, with the current Federal Circuit of Australia and Family … [Read more...]