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There are a number of domestic violence support services available to those requiring assistance and support, amongst these are the ones listed above. If you have concerns about your situation and need to speak with one of our experienced Family Law Solicitors, please do not…

A court-ordered drug or alcohol test is a testing requirement imposed in parenting proceedings by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to obtain objective evidence about a parent’s substance use and any resulting risk to a child.

Being a beneficiary of a discretionary trust doesn’t mean being entitled to a share.
A discretionary beneficiary generally has no fixed entitlement to the trust assets and cannot simply demand a distribution or insist on receiving an equal share.

The work of a Family Lawyer can be demanding and stressful, but our family lawyers were able to dress up and wind down at the final event of the National Family Law Conference Gala Ball at Princess Wharf, Hobart.

Family discretionary trusts often include all children of a family as beneficiaries, even though control of the trust may ultimately pass to only one or two of them via their appointment as Trustees and/or Appointors. Family discretionary trusts often include all children of a family as beneficiaries, even though control of the trust may ultimately pass to only one or two of them via their appointment as Trustees and/or Appointors.

This can create difficulties where siblings become estranged. For example, two siblings may control the trust as trustees or appointors, while a third sibling has no control but remains within the class of beneficiaries.

Our Family Law Team has had the great privilege of hearing from inspiring and leading speakers at the Law Council of Australia Family Law Conference, including the Attorney General Michelle Rowland, Chief Justice Alstergran, Micaela Cronin, the Australian Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner and…

This week our Family Law Team have been attending the 21st Law Council of Australia Family Law Conference in Hobart.

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, research and obtain information. But a recent Australian court decision provides a striking warning about what can happen when AI-generated legal information is relied upon without being properly checked.

Some of our Commercial and Estates Team recently attended a professional networking event at the Downing Centre, bringing together judges, barristers and solicitors from across Sydney. The event, hosted by City of Sydney Law Society, was a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow legal professionals…

For most people, estate planning starts with a Will. But for those with property, investments, businesses, trusts or loans to family members, a Will is only part of the picture.

A great excuse to pause and celebrate today! Today’s birthday celebrations were extra special as we celebrated Valentina’s 50th birthday. Happy 50th Birthday Valentina! We’re grateful to have you as part of the team and wish you every happiness in the year ahead.