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Category: Family Law
Do I need to update my Will after separation?
Our top 3 things that can be done to safeguard you and your estate, until family law proceedings are finalised.
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How long do Consent Orders take for family law property settlement?
Even though your property settlement agreement may be amicable at first, it might now always be that way. Formalising your agreement with Consent Orders will ensure it is legally binding but that process can be time-consuming. We explore some of the reasons for delays.
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How does an Apprehended Violence Order effect Parenting Orders?
In this article, we examine the impact of an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) on any Parenting Orders that are in place in your family law matter.
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What is disclosure in family law?
We outline why disclosure is important and provide information on some of the common misunderstandings and frequently asked questions about what disclosure is and why disclosure is required in a family law matter.
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When parents disagree on child vaccination
Vaccinations, in general, have historically been an area of dispute between parents for years and the COVID-19 vaccine is no different. So, what happens when the parents cannot agree whether a child should be vaccinated or not?
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Electronic witnessing of legal documents is here to stay
The remote witnessing of important legal documents such as Wills, Statutory Declarations and Affidavits over audio-visual link technology is now here to stay in NSW!
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Relocating with children after separation
It's not unusual for a parent to relocate after separation and wishes to take the children with them. There are options, if agreement cannot be reached about child relocation.
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Crucial differences between divorce and property settlement
This blog aims to dispel some common misunderstandings about the interplay between obtaining a divorce and finalising your property settlement formally.
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Who gets the family pets after separation or divorce?
As time goes on, we are seeing our pets more and more as an integral part of the family. Whilst we may see our pets like our children, the Family Court of Australia does not see it that way.
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Pre-action procedures before filing in Family Law Courts
Before initiating Court proceedings in the Family and Federal Circuit Court of Australia, parties should comply with all pre-action procedures unless they are exempt.
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Property settlement out of time granted after 10 years of separation
The recent case of Vince (No 2) [2021] in February 2021 highlights the requirement for parties to financially sever their relationship within the required timeframes and deal with their property settlement.
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Parenting arrangements for spending time with children
Prior to the amendments to the Family Law Act (May 2024), the Court was obliged to consider making an order that a child spend equal time, or substantial and significant time with each parent if an order for equal shared parental responsibility was made. Since May 2024, the Court is now simply required to consider the best interests of the child when determining time spent with each parent.
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