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Could spending most nights with my partner potentially result in me being considered to be in a de facto relationship-even if we haven’t moved in together or signed any lease?

could i be in a defacto relationship?

Could spending most nights with my girlfriend potentially result in me being considered to be in a de facto relationship with her-even if we haven’t moved in together or signed any lease?

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Propery Orders V Maintenance Orders

Property Orders V Maintenance Orders

Do you know the difference between Property Orders and Maintenance Orders? The following infographic helps to explain the difference.

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Property orders, maintenance orders, what’s the difference and does it matter?

Property orders, maintenance orders, what's the difference?

Property orders, maintenance orders, what’s the diference and does it matter? Yes, there is a difference and yes it does matter.

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What is Duty of Disclosure?

What is Duty of Disclosure?

The following is an infographic explaining the phrase Duty of Disclosure.

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Duty of Disclosure

Duty of Disclosure

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.

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What is Legal Professional Privilege

What is legal Professional Privilege

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…

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Confidentiality

Confidentiality article

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…

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The impact of increasing house prices on family law matters

The impact of housing prices on family law matters

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.

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What are the main functions of an Independant Children’s Lawyer?

What are the main functions of an ICR

What are the main functions of an independant children’s lawyer?

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The Role of the Independent Children’s Lawyer in Parenting Proceedings

The role of the Independent Children's Lawyer in parenting proceedings

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)).

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