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Caring for Children is a Contribution – and the Court Says it Must be Properly Recognised
What is 13 years of raising two children worth when a relationship ends?

A recent Family Court appeal provides an important reminder that contributions to a relationship are not measured simply by who earned the money or brought the assets into the relationship.

Navigating wills and estate matters can be an emotional and challenging time, and our team is committed to providing compassionate, professional guidance every step of the way.

If you are a trustee, beneficiary, business owner or adviser dealing with trust money or assets, the NSW Court of Appeal’s decision in Commonwealth of Australia v Kupang Resources Pty Ltd [2026] NSWCA 161 is an important reminder: receiving trust money can create legal risk if there are warning signs about where it came from or whether it should have been paid.

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Proprietary estoppel is a promise that becomes enforceable. A common example is: “If you stay and work in the family business, I will leave you the farm.”
If the person reasonably believes that promise, spends years working for low pay and gives up another career, it may be unfair for the promisor, or their estate, to keep the farm without recognising the promise.

There’s no greater compliment than a client’s recommendation. We’re pleased to share this feedback highlighting Nikita’s exceptional knowledge, supportive approach, and commitment to achieving the best outcome for her clients.

Every property settlement is more than a transaction—it can be a first home, a fresh start, a new investment, or the beginning of an exciting next chapter.

A parenting co-ordinator is a neutral, child-focused professional engaged to assist separated parents to implement parenting orders, parenting plans or parenting agreements, and to resolve practical day-to-day disputes that arise in co-parenting. The process is particularly directed to high-conflict parenting matters, where parents may have agreed arrangements or…

When expertise is combined with genuine care, it can make all the difference.

A Financial Agreement is a private agreement between parties that allows them to determine how property, financial resources, and maintenance will be dealt with if their relationship breaks down. For more information please refer to our article Financial Agreements and Asset Protection-What Every Couple Should…