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...
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 and...
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. ...
What Happens When the Assets Aren’t Clear? Lessons from a $100 Million Estate Dispute in Sultana v Sultana & Anor [2026] NSWSC 1224 A recent decision of the Supreme Court of New South Wales highlights an important lesson for anyone planning their estate: your executor can...