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One issue that may arise in family law proceedings is when a party to the proceeding passes away before financial property settlement. There is a common misapprehension that the death of a party will result in the dissolution of the proceedings. Rather, there are mechanisms which can ensure that the

Discover the conditions under which an overseas marriage is recognised in Australia. Learn about the legal implications and necessary criteria.

What is Collaborative Practice? Collaborative practice is an alternative to litigation which has become increasingly popular in family law. It is a mediation-like process whereby lawyers collaborate with skilled professionals from other disciplines, such as child psychologists and family counsellors, to assist in negotiation between the parties to a dispute. Litigation is

Rates of reported domestic violence have risen exponentially in recent years. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 1 in 6 women and 1 in 16 men in Australia have experience physical or sexual violence from a current or previous partner. COVID-19 has also contributed to the crisis,

An excellent result was achieved for our client recently who was the Applicant in proceedings to set aside a Binding Financial Agreement. The Reasons for Judgment have been published under the pseudonym Kaimal & Kaimal [2020] FamCA 971 and read here. Binding financial agreements are written documents which list out assets

Say Hello to the Newest Member of our FamilyLaw Team-Alexandra Tsingoida This week we welcomed a new addition to our growing Family Law Team – Alexandra Tsingoida. Alexandra has significant experience in relation to family law issues such as parenting matters, property matters, divorce, financial settlement, and de-facto relationships. Her

If you require assistance with respect to issues of family or domestic violence, or require further information as to how this may effect your post separation parenting arrangements, contact one of our specialist family lawyers today.

o how does one investigate the other parties compliance or rather non-compliance with disclosure obligations? Financial Statement: This is a mandatory document that must be filed and served whenever a party makes, or answers, an initiating application to a financial case in the family courts. It is a sworn, powerful