Relevant stories and thought pieces on family law and how it may affect you.

Your Pet as Property: The Property Pet Predicament

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With the increase of pet adoption and purchases during times of COVID-19, you may want to know how the Family Court would currently treat our furry friends in a family law dispute, should it eventuate. While most pet-lovers easily consider…

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When being at home may not be the safest place…

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When being at home may not be the safest place … As Australia and the world are working tirelessly towards stopping the spread of the Coronavirus by imposing several restrictions on the movements of citizens, those restrictions together with social…

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COVID-19 & Financial Support – How Do I Get It?

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COVID-19 & FINANCIAL SUPPORT – HOW DO I GET IT? Financial support from your former spouse or partner in family law matters, referred to as ‘maintenance’, is nothing new. However, the COVID-19 pandemic is creating a challenging environment for households…

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Co-parenting in the time of COVID19

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The current COVID19 pandemic has required many of us to drastically alter our way of life in a matter of weeks and this in turn is having a significant impact on families and arrangements for the care of children. For…

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What is Parental Alienation?

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What is Parental Alienation? Parental Alienation is unique to families who have separated or who are having a parenting dispute. Parental Alienation occurs when one parent manipulates the relationship between a child and the other parent, for their own benefit,…

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Fast-Tracking Family Law Matters

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IN THE NEWS:  Fast Tracked Family Law Matters “Women’s Economic Security Package to assist women exposed to family violence and streamline the Court service to couples with property pools under $500,000.” In November 2018, a report provided by the Women’s…

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Binding Financial Agreements and How to Set them Aside

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Have you entered into a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) that is outdated or is unfair? In certain circumstances, the laws in Australia may enable a party to receive a just and equitable property settlement, if permitted by the Court. Recent…

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Are you considering surrogacy? If so, you will need a Surrogacy Agreement

 Are you considering surrogacy? If so, you will need a Surrogacy Agreement 1024 683 Dorter

If you and your partner want to have a child but are unable to conceive naturally, you may be considering the solution of surrogacy. It is important to understand the legal process of surrogacy, and the parental repercussions of surrogacy…

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Shared Parental Responsibility and Equal Time- Is there a Difference?

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Under the law, each parent has parental responsibility for a child who is under 18 years of age. This continues to be the case even if the parents separate or either or both of the child’s parents re-partner or re-marry.…

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Time limitations for a family law property settlement

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Separation can be a very stressful and emotional time, and parties may avoid or prolong finalising a property settlement with their ex-partner (which may or may not include a provision of spouse maintenance) for a variety of reasons. Whilst there…

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