Family Law Q&A
23 Sep Family Law Q&A
Our Marriage has broken down. If I move out of the house first, what are the consequences?...
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Lighthouse Project- Court changes to assist in Family Violence
21 Sep Lighthouse Project- Court changes to assist in Family Violence
The Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia are leading the way in assisting families that have experienced family violence or other safety concerns to navigate the family law system. The Project is the Courts’ response to calls for the family...
FAMILY LAW Q&A
09 Sep FAMILY LAW Q&A
Who has the right to change the locks on the house after separation? Even in circumstances where a party has been temporarily residing elsewhere during separation, the changing of the locks can come as somewhat of a shock. If a client contacts us in...
Domestic Financial Abuse
07 Sep Domestic Financial Abuse
Domestic Financial abuse is a form of family violence in which one partner attempts to exercise power and control over their spouse by limiting their access to finances and dictating the terms on which money is to be spent. It often happens alongside other types...
High Court Decision clarifies meaning of a “Working Day” in the context of Personal Leave entitlements of employees
02 Sep High Court Decision clarifies meaning of a “Working Day” in the context of Personal Leave entitlements of employees
The High Court has recently overturned a decision of the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia in relation to the entitlements of employees to personal leave....
Family Law Q&As
26 Aug Family Law Q&As
Do All Family Law Matters Have To Go To Court? Short answer is no! Statistics show that approximately 85% of family law disputes are resolved without the Court being required to make any decision. In other words, people have been able to reach agreement between themselves and...
Financial Settlements without a lawyer
24 Aug Financial Settlements without a lawyer
After separation some people may choose to divide their assets without a lawyer, and understandably they are commonly motivated to save money and avoid the litigious process. However, people can run into problems and they typically fall into one of two categories:...
Wills & Estate Q&As
19 Aug Wills & Estate Q&As
How are de facto relationships dealt with? This can be an issue when the deceased did not write a will clearly expressing their intentions towards family and friends. A de facto spouse may have to first prove that they were, indeed, the de facto...
Family Law Q&As
12 Aug Family Law Q&As
How do I work out what is best for my children now that we have separated? The answer to this question will largely depend upon the client's and the children's individual circumstances. We advise clients that it is much better if Parents can decide between...
COVID19 and Family Law– A Response from the Courts
10 Aug COVID19 and Family Law– A Response from the Courts
The Family Court and the Federal Circuit Court have responded exceptionally well to the COVID-19 situation. They have been innovative in their response to the changing situation. The Courts, who were used to running their Hearings in a face-to-face manner had to adapt quickly to overhaul...