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Payment of school fees often becomes a highly contested issue between separating partners – more so if children attend a private school. Some couples are able to come to agreement about how they will continue paying school fees and associated expenses (uniforms, books and extracurricular activities) soon after they separate.

Separation can be stressful, but resolution of the matter need not be.

Pursuant to provisions of the Succession Act  Wills can be challenged in a variety of different ways. Who can challenge a Will? People who can challenge a will include : What estate assets are included? Not only does the estate include assets owned by the deceased at the time of death, but

The landscape of family law has somewhat changed in terms of the emphasis alternative dispute resolution. At The Norton Law Group we specialise in various forms of alternative dispute resolution including mediation and settlement conferences. The success rate of mediation is very much dependent upon the preparation that goes into preparing

No matter how frustrated you may have become with your partner, the decision to divorce never is an easy one. Strong emotions often arise on both sides. Some have said that the stress and anxiety of a having gone through a bad marriage and divorce to be akin to PTSD. The

Enforcing parenting plans is very different to Court Orders. Whilst a Court can fine or impose other penalties for a parent who breaches orders made by the court, this is not so for parenting plans. Generally, both parents are responsible for the children’s well-being even following separation. Many couples come

The same laws apply to parties who were married, or those considered in a de facto relationship, following separation. Since 1 March 2009, de facto couples have had the same rights in terms of applying to the Family Law Courts for orders relating to property settlement. Generally, a de facto relationship

As a single parent, travelling overseas with a child can bring with it many complexities, especially when there are family law proceedings currently before the Courts. When you are arranging your passport or visas, booking your flights and accommodation, and making travel arrangements, it is important you obtain the written consent

There are two different kinds of Child Support Agreement under the Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989. The first kind, known as a Limited Child Support Agreement, is a less formal arrangement between parents. No legal advice is required, and provided the Agreement relates to a child in relation to whom