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Social Media and Family Law – Be Careful!
01 AUGUST 2019 , FAMILY LAW & DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPSThe old principle of ‘if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say it at all’ applies in every Family Law case. Especially on social media! Read more
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New Family and Domestic Violence Leave Entitlement
22 OCTOBER 2018 , LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION , FAMILY LAW & DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPSAs a result of a decision by the Fair Work Commission, employees (including casual employees) covered by an award are entitled to take unpaid leave to deal with family and domestic violence Read more
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Yet another case on whether a Couple were in a De Facto Relationship or Not!
26 JUNE 2018 , FAMILY LAW & DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPSIn a recent case a man registered a caveat on a woman’s house claiming they were in a de facto relationship and asked the court to order the women to sell her house and give him 40% of the proceeds of sale. Read more
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Don't Like Your Child Being Around Your Ex Spouse’s New Partner?
30 AUGUST 2017 , FAMILY LAW & DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPSBlending families after a broken marriage can be difficult. So what happens in terms of child custody if you do not like your ex spouse’s new partner? Read more
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Keeping Your Children Safe
22 FEBRUARY 2017 , FAMILY LAW & DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPSWhat happens when you have a set of parenting orders in place for your children, but you feel that the arrangement is not working, or that the orders are not keeping your children safe? Read more
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Adult Child Maintenance, can you apply?
15 DECEMBER 2016 , FAMILY LAW & DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPSIn Australia the Family Law Act states that a child maintenance order can be made for children who are over 18 if financial support is still required. Read more
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I’M SEPARATING – WHAT SHOULD I DO?
15 SEPTEMBER 2016 , FAMILY LAW & DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPSSeparation affects the personal, financial and legal aspects of your life. When you have just separated from your spouse or partner, legal issues may not be the most important things on your mind, which is why you should seek legal advice. Read more
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Thinking of Living or Traveling with your children Overseas? - The Hague Convention
30 JUNE 2016 , FAMILY LAW & DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPSWhat can you do if your children get taken overseas? We look at the story of Sally Faulkner and her unsuccessful attempt to recover her children from Lebanon and how this situation affects the rest of us.. Read more
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Don’t Be Caught Without a Will - The Family Law Consequences
16 JUNE 2016 , FAMILY LAW & DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPSIn this article we discuss what happens if you die while you are still legally married to your long since separated spouse, not having a Will has consequences! Read more
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The Pros and Cons of Signing a Parenting Plan Vs Consent Orders!
18 APRIL 2016 , FAMILY LAW & DE FACTO RELATIONSHIPSYou must seek legal advice from a family law solicitor before signing a parenting plan or consent orders to determine which one is a better fit for you and your situation! Avoid the risk of being stuck! Read more
