Separated couples unable to resolve matters regarding parenting and finances through mutual agreement can apply for Interim Orders in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Interim Orders are “temporary orders” and are usually made as a matter of…
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The Importance of Estate Planning Before Capacity Becomes an Issue
We should all plan for our future. Certainly, we should all have a current will, especially those of us who need to make special arrangements for the care of children or pets. Many of us would also benefit from making…
Protecting Business Interests in Family Law Matters
Family law issues, such as divorce or separation, can be more than just personal battles; they can send shockwaves through a business, potentially impacting its operations, cash flow, and long-term viability. Disruption can stem from a relationship breakdown between business…
The Family Business and Property Settlements: Why Valuations Matter
Separating couples involved in a family law property settlement are often under emotional and financial pressure. When one or both parties are involved in a business, this can add additional stress and complexity to the division of property. A business…
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Questions over use of “psychological experts” in parental alienation cases
Parents – more often mothers – are losing access to their children on the advice of unregulated experts, an Observer investigation reveals. Mothers are having their children taken away by court-appointed “psychological experts” who are unregulated and do not have…
What happens if I appoint or remove beneficiaries from my family trust
In this edition of ‘It depends’, associate Sacha Robinson talks about appointing or removing beneficiaries of your family trust. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Hi. Welcome to today’s edition of It Depends. Today we will be talking about appointing or removing beneficiaries of…
No win no fee
This article is in partnership with Smith’s Lawyers. Without realising it, we have all heard an advertisement for a law firm on the radio or seen one on TV, meaning we have probably also heard the phrase, ‘no win, no…
Addressing a critical need in family violence matters.
On 1 June 2022, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (‘the Court’) announced the commencement of a Critical Incident List (‘the List’), which commenced on 6 June 2022. Full article
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