It is important for everyone over 18 to have a Will to make sure their wishes are followed and their assets are distributed as they would want after they die. When a person dies without a Will, it is referred…
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Family Law Property Settlements – Is a 50/50 split the starting point?
Following the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship, it is common for separated parties to be unsure and therefore anxious about their entitlements in a property settlement and the assets they are likely to retain. This is only…
What’s the difference between Parenting Plans and Parenting Orders?
A parenting plan is an informal written parenting agreement that includes parenting and care arrangements for children but has not been formally approved by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA). Parenting orders (or consent orders) are written parenting…
John Quinn is a fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers
The International Academy of Family Lawyers is a worldwide Association of practising lawyers who are recognised by their peers as the most experienced and skilled family law specialists in their respective countries. John recently attended an International Academy of Family…
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Family Court judges come out of retirement to tackle backlog ahead of Federal Circuit Court merger
More than 20 retired Family Court judges have answered a call to come back to the bench to smash a backlog of 7,000 cases. The backlog is due to ballooning wait times and a lag in replacing judges who have…
Family law: Four considerations if you have assets in Australia and overseas
If you hold property or assets both in Australia and overseas, then determining where to deal with any family law matters in the event of separation can be tricky. In light of the recent decision from the Full Court of…
Why lawyers say you need a prenup for your pets
Lawyer Charles Gillam has a word of advice for new parents of fur children: “Even if you don’t look at the other property – you let the court sort that out – look at the pet. It’s not going to…
A de-facto problem
Should cohabiting couples be permitted to bring more comprehensive financial applications to court upon separation? This longstanding discussion amongst family lawyers in England continues and will continue afresh in the wake of the recent House of Commons Briefing Paper “Common law…
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