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On 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...
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It goes without saying that the COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges for us all in every aspect of our lives.
There is no doubt that this uncertain time will be particularly stressful for separated parents and blended families trying to work through the difficulties our community is facing at the moment.
The Family Law...
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As a family lawyer, my interest was spiked when Netflix dropped the 2019 divorce drama, Marriage Story, directed by Noah Baumbach and starring Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson. I recently watched the film, which follows the American couple Charlie, a New York City director, and Nicole, an actress from Los Angeles, through...
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Christmas is fast approaching. For separated families it is a potentially difficult time if former partners can’t agree over care arrangements for the children over the holiday period.
If you have children with a former partner, now is the time to sort out those care arrangements. Getting a headstart on this will help avoid...
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TGB family law partner Jane Miller talks to Ali Clarke on ABC Radio Adelaide about the legalities of a new surrogacy app that connects hopeful parents with potential donors – but is it legal? Listen to the full chat here.
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Raising a child with a disability has some distinct challenges, but what do you do if you and your former partner can’t agree on treatment, or whether your child even has a condition? Tindall Gask Bentley family law partner Jane Miller explains.
Parenting a child with a disability can be a lonely and challenging experience...
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TGB family lawyer Charissa Duffy outlines how to go about changing your child's name following a final parenting order.
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Tindall Gask Bentley Family Lawyer Wendy Barry writes about divorce and Christmas, and managing the stress of the child custody issues that can come with it.
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If you and your former partner cannot agree on child arrangements for the Christmas school holidays, you will need to seek a Parenting Order before an approaching deadline.
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