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    What is a Prenuptial Agreement and When Should You Get One?

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    A prenuptial agreement is a valuable resource for couples contemplating marriage or a de facto relationship. In the modern landscape of relationships, it’s essential to have a clear understanding of how financial matters will be handled in the event of…

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    Parental Responsibilities and the Rights of a Child

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    Parenting is rewarding but it is rarely easy. It can be made even more challenging when you and your child’s other parent are not in a relationship. Whether you’ve recently separated from your child’s other parent, or you were never…

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    Debt and the End of a Relationship: Everything You Need to Know

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    Ending a relationship is such an incredibly challenging process to go through, both financially and emotionally. Add debts to the mix and the process can be even more complicated and stressful. If you find yourself in a situation where you’ve…

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    Are You Sharing Too Much? The Consequences of Social Media in Family Law 

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    Social media has become a powerful tool in our daily lives, shaping the way we communicate, share experiences, and connect with others. However, it’s important to understand that what we post on social media can have far-reaching consequences, especially when…

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    Married Overseas, Divorce in Australia: A Complete Guide 2023

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    Getting a divorce can be a challenging and emotional process, and if you were married overseas, you may have the added stress of not knowing if you can end the marriage in Australia. Understanding the essential steps involved in a…

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    Consent Orders in Australia: Everything You Need to Know

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    Separation or divorce can be a stressful and emotionally challenging experience for couples, especially when they have to make decisions about property division and parenting arrangements. One way to formalise these agreements and make them legally binding is through a…

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    Separated Under One Roof? What You Need to Know

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    Highlights: Separated couples may choose to live together due to financial, convenience, co-parenting, lack of alternative housing, emotional attachment, or cultural and religious reasons. It’s possible to be legally separated while living together. However, you may need to prove that…

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    Getting a Divorce in Australia: What You Need to Know

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    Deciding to end a marriage is a difficult choice that often involves making emotional and complicated decisions. Although the process of getting a divorce is relatively simple, the challenges arise due to the additional issues such as asset division and…

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    What if my ex-partner won’t comply with Court Orders?

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    So, the Court has made Orders, or you’ve got a binding agreement. You’ve spent a lot of money on litigation or having a lawyer negotiate and prepare a formal agreement setting out your respective legal rights and obligations. You want…

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    Multiple Jurisdictions

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    Litigation of issues across multiple jurisdictions involving the same subject matter and parties is becoming increasingly common, particularly in family law. It will often involve a careful analysis of which jurisdiction or Court is preferred and consideration of whether the…

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