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When parenting disputes arise, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia follows a structured process aimed at ensuring the best interests of the child are met. Trying to reach agreement first: Pre-Action Procedures Before commencing legal proceedings, parents are required to comply with Pre-Action Procedures. These...
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 moreFor separated families the additional stress and uncertainty brought about by COVID-19 has added an unwanted layer of complexity to resolving care arrangements and finalising property settlements. Now more than ever is the time to seek specialised family law advice to cut through complexity created by COVID-19.
Read moreIt 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...
Read moreAs 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...
Read moreSadly having a child does not come easily to all would-be parents and for many reasons surrogacy can be the only option after a long and costly road of medical testing and fertility treatments.
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Read moreSeparating from your partner is one of the hardest things you will do. Once that difficult decision is made, it’s natural to feel anxious about the future of your children, property and financial wellbeing. In times of emotional stress, it’s important to know where you stand as soon as possible. This week, Tindall Gask Bentley...
Read moreIt’s the question that can divide dinner parties: Would you sign a prenuptial agreement? “Prenups” or Binding Financial Agreements, as they are known in Australia, have the potential to safeguard couples from a messy, drawn-out separation process if the relationship ends. Of the 113,000-plus marriages registered...
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