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    We are an expert team of family lawyers and mediators based in North Sydney. Whether it’s separation and divorce, property settlements or child custody, our approach always starts with you. It’s your goals and circumstances that shape the strategy to put you back in control of your life.

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    Expert Evidence in Parenting Matters: Court Reports

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    Conflation of Best Interests and Reasonable Practicability Considerations

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    Best Interests of the Child When determining a parenting matter, the Court must regard the ‘best interests of the child’ as the paramount consideration, pursuant to Section 60CA of the…

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