December 2021 Newsletter is here!
17 Dec December 2021 Newsletter is here!
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Binding Financial Agreements
15 Dec Binding Financial Agreements
Under what circumstances would a Binding Financial Agreement be set aside? ...
When can the court set aside a binding financial agreement?
13 Dec When can the court set aside a binding financial agreement?
A Binding Financial Agreement (“BFA”), commonly known as a ‘prenup’, is an agreement entered into by parties to a relationship. A BFA sets out how the parties’ financial affairs and property will be dealt with in the event their relationship breakdowns. It is important to...
The Families in Australia Survey
06 Dec The Families in Australia Survey
How is your family faring in 2021? The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) is running the Families in Australia Survey, the fourth survey in the series, which began in 2020....
Review Your Will If..
01 Dec Review Your Will If..
Your Will requires regular updating as your circumstances change. For more information on updating your will please refer to Rebecca Exley's article 'Why and When Should You Update Your Will and Estate Plan?' This is an important part of all forms of family life,...
Why and when should you update your Will and Estate Plan?
29 Nov Why and when should you update your Will and Estate Plan?
Signing your Will is not a “one and done” event. It requires regular review and updating as your circumstances change. Key events should trigger a review. ...
Vaccinations, Children and the Court
22 Nov Vaccinations, Children and the Court
Undoubtedly, the COVD-19 world we live in has raised many difficult questions for individuals and families alike. First and foremost, whether or not to get the jab is a hotly debated topic. But what happens if parents disagree about vaccinating their children?...
Changes in NSW regarding paper Certificates of Title
15 Nov Changes in NSW regarding paper Certificates of Title
The Real Property Amendment (Certificates of Title) Act 2021 came into effect on 11 October 2021 and from this date, paper Certificates of Title were abolished and NSW Land Registry Services cancelled all paper Certificates of Title. All property dealings will now have to...
Domestic Financial Abuse
08 Nov 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...
A New Family Law Court
01 Nov A New Family Law Court
From 1 September 2021 the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia merged into a new amalgamated court now known as the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (“FCFCOA”)....