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Social Media and Family Law

Posted on June 25, 2020

Family law cases for many years have been intensely private. But what was once private is now commonly publicised on social media. If you are going through a separation, it is very important that you…

Domestic Violence in the Family Court

Posted on June 24, 2020

The courts recognise the close connection between family breakdown and violence, and the detrimental impact on both adult victims and children living with family violence. Protecting family members,…

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Posted on June 23, 2020

Disputes are normal as there are times where things do not go your way or when you have a different view or opinion with someone about matters such as:Goals and prioritiesHow you communicateThe way…

Why is it a Bad Idea to Write Your Own Will?

Posted on June 22, 2020

Nowadays, it is relatively easy to find a free Will template on the internet and relatively affordable to buy a Will kit from a newsagent, post office or online. There are also websites that have…

How to Protect Yourself Financially in a Separation or a Divorce?

Posted on June 19, 2020

If you and your partner are taking a significant financial step together, then you may have questions about what happens to your property or assets if the relationship subsequently breaks…

Electronic Conveyancing

Posted on June 18, 2020

As we continue to adjust the way we live and work during the COVID-19 pandemic, so too does our industry. With all states having already transitioned to electronic conveyancing, those adjustments may…

How are debts incurred after separation dealt with by the Family Court?

Posted on June 17, 2020

When dealing with separation after a relationship has breakdown, often the priority is usually the division of the assets which include the house, car, shares, savings, superannuation, and other…

Pros and Cons of Entering into A Binding Financial Agreement (BFA)

Posted on June 16, 2020

The phrase Binding Financial Agreement is a type of agreement that deals with financial aspect of a relationship.Since 2001 married couples in Australia could enter into a BFA pursuant to the Family…

Covid-19 and Family Law Property Settlement

Posted on June 15, 2020

The Coronavirus pandemic has affected us all, socially, and economically. Despite the Australian Government taking unprecedented steps to stop the spread of the virus, we have already begun to see…

Third Parties in Family Law

Posted on June 12, 2020

A third party is defined very broadly as a person (or entity) who is not a party to the marriage. In practice, the third party most often joined into family court proceedings are the following:the…