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Have you separated? Do you or your ex have property overseas? Are you wondering how it would be dealt with in your property settlement? If you answered yes to all the above, you should be reassured to know that Australian Courts have jurisdiction to make orders which require an individual to deal with overseas property in a...
Read moreYour guide to your first appointment with a family lawyer In times of uncertainty, information is reassuring and empowering. And so, we give you this, your guide to a first appointment with a family lawyer. We offer this to help you manage one of the early steps of life after separation. Take that first step! So, the first...
Read moreDisputes between parents when making decisions with long-term impacts on a child is a contentious and escalating issue in Family Law. It may also be unsurprising that a common topic of such disputes is in relation to any non-emergency medical intervention on the child, such as vaccinations, gender dysphoria treatments, cosmetic...
Read moreOn 30 January 2023, the Federal government released the Family Law Amendment Bill 2023 (“the Bill”) – draft legislation proposing to amend the Family Law Act (1975) (“the Act”). Whilst the government has proposed these amendments under the broad umbrella of addressing Court delays and access to support...
Read moreSeparating from a long-term partner can be one of the most distressing experiences in life, however a good support network can make the process a whole lot simpler and easier. Family and friends will always be there to lean on but have you considered what professional services you may need to “untie the knot” and...
Read moreThe family Law Act provides that you can contract out of its provisions by entering into a binding financial agreement which is often referred to as a prenup. If you are considering a prenuptial agreement you should certainly seek legal advice as to whether it suits your circumstances.
Read moreWhat does the merger between the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court mean for family law in Australia? TGB lawyer Wendy Barry explains.
Read moreHave you separated? Are you overwhelmed by the number of things that must be dealt with in order to move on? As the song says "breaking up is hard to do" so if this is how you are feeling then you may find our top 10 tips helpful in getting back on top of and moving on with your life.
Read moreWith covid restrictions, many people with shared care arrangements in place for their children will be wondering if and how handovers will take place during this time.
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