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For many separating couples the writing was on the wall for some time and a final separation does not come as a complete surprise to either person. Whether it was a gradual process over many months or years or a particular event that led to the separation both parties often agree that separation was inevitable. However...
Read moreIn a move that further enhances our highly-regarded Family Law team in Perth, Tindall Gask Bentley is delighted to welcome three incredibly-experienced lawyers to the firm. Jon Redman (senior lawyer) and Jacinda Hansen (senior associate), both pictured above, have started with the firm, while Vanessa Clark (senior associate)...
Read moreIn 2015 changes to the Family Relationships Act 1975 (SA) came into effect in regard to surrogacy in South Australia. While commercial surrogacy is illegal and can result in 12 months imprisonment, the Legislation allows for strictly-regulated altruistic surrogacy. That is, surrogacy without payment except for reimbursement...
Read moreDo you remember the car ads that were prevalent in the 90’s showing mum, dad and the 2.5 children? The typical Australian family. But is that still a representative of the Australian family?
Read moreGuilt is an often-overlooked emotion when it comes to divorce, but the damage it wreaks on your mental health, your property settlement, how you parent and your ability move forward can be profound. In this blog Jane Miller, TGB partner and accredited family law specialist, shares her own very personal story of Divorce Guilt...
Read moreMarriage isn’t only about love – there is a big legal aspect to it as well. TGB partner Rosemary Caruso explains the everyday impact of same-sex marriage for couples. On December 7 2017 the Federal Government finally legalised same-sex marriage and the legislation commenced the following day. Now that marriage equality...
Read moreNow that marriage equality is here, the question on the minds of many couples who married overseas will be: “Is our marriage recognised?”
Read moreFor families living in fear of domestic violence, changes to the law around restraining orders in WA offer greater protections, writes Tindall Gask Bentley lawyers. The statistics tell an ugly, shameful truth about domestic and family violence in Australia. 1 in 5 Australian women, and 1 in 22 men, have experienced sexual...
Read moreTindall Gask Bentley Lawyers welcomes the review of Australia’s family law system in the hope it will ease the pressure on families going through separation. The review, announced this morning by federal Attorney-General George Brandis, promises to focus on how the Family Law Act can better serve the changing needs and diversity...
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