When someone passes away, questions about inheritance naturally arise. In cases where someone has not been adequately provided for following the death of a loved one, Family Provision claims exist to help make the situation fairer. This article discusses some…
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Top 7 Questions about Family Provision Claims in NSW
Getting Interim Orders in the Family Court
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…
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…
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Parental alienation and the unregulated experts shattering children’s lives
In English and Welsh custody cases, a finding that one parent has poisoned a child’s mind against the other can be crucial, even if there are questions over the accountability of those making the decisions. Read more here
Busted: Seven divorce myths and misconceptions.
Relationships are yet another casualty of COVID-19, with divorce applications in 2020-2021 up 8% on the previous year, and separations in de facto relationships on the rise. The stresses imposed by COVID-19, from the inescapability of lockdowns, financial issues and…
A simple breakdown on what it means to be in a coercive control relationship.
What is coercive control? Laws about controlling behaviour is explained by a legal expert. There has been increasing awareness and discussion about coercive control but many people still don’t fully understand what it is and how the law can provide protection. Read…
For the Love of the Children.
Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989 allows the English family court to order financial provision for children. Applications under Schedule 1 can be made by parents, stepparents, guardians, special guardians, any person named in a Child Arrangement Order as…
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