Tips for Separated Parents at Christmas
22 Dec Tips for Separated Parents at Christmas
Tips to remember heading into Christmas, school holidays and the New Year period when you are coparenting....
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Top Tips for Separated Parents at Christmas
20 Dec Top Tips for Separated Parents at Christmas
‘Silly Season’, we need to seriously think about taking care of ourselves and our children at Christmas! ...
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....
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?...
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”)....
A Wise Word on Gifts in Wills
25 Oct A Wise Word on Gifts in Wills
For the most part, people make Wills because they want to give someone something on their death, but there are some considerations when deciding who to benefit, and what you intend for them to receive. During your lifetime, your assets will change as you buy and...