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Feb. 14 2022
Property orders, maintenance orders, what’s the diference and does it matter? Yes, there is a difference and yes it does matter.
Feb. 9 2022
The following is an infographic explaining the phrase Duty of Disclosure.
Feb. 7 2022
What is the duty of disclosure and what happens if a party to a family law proceeding fails to provide full and frank disclosure?
The obligation to make full and frank disclosure in family law proceedings is fundamental to the exercise of jurisdiction in both parenting and financial matters.
Feb. 2 2022
What is Legal Professional Privilege?
All communications between a client and their lawyer will remain confidential and are protected by Legal Professional Privilege (“LPP”). LPP applies where the central purpose of the communication is the giving or receiving…
Feb. 1 2022
Commonly, clients want to ensure that what they tell their lawyer is confidential. Communications between a client and their lawyer will remain confidential and are protected by Legal Professional Privilege (“LPP”). LPP applies where the central purpose of the communication is the giving or receiving…
Jan. 24 2022
When parties separate, they will usually commence a property settlement to divide the assets of their relationship. The first step in the family law property settlement process is to determine the net pool of assets available for distribution between the parties.
Jan. 19 2022
What are the main functions of an independant children’s lawyer?
Jan. 17 2022
In some parenting matters, an Independent Children’s Lawyer (“ICL”) will be appointed by the court to represent a child’s best interests. The role of the ICL is set out in the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth). However, they must ensure that any views of the child are fully put before the court (s 68LA(5)).
Jan. 12 2022
If your relationship is at such a point where you cannot come into contact with each other without the need to record the other parent, then maybe you should not be involved in the changeover altogether. So, how do I manage my changeovers then?
Jan. 10 2022
If your relationship is at such a point where you cannot come into contact with each other without the need to record the other parent, then maybe you should not be involved in the changeover altogether. This type of situation shows a clear breakdown in the relationship between the parents and there is a need for them to better manage their changeovers.