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THE CRITICAL INCIDENT LIST
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court) has commenced a Critical Incident List for family law applications which are filed in circumstances where there is no parent available...
2022 DOYLES GUIDE
We are excited to announce that the firm, along with our lawyers Pippa Colman, Sarah Quilliam, Samantha Bolton and Jessica Popple have been named in the highly ranked listings for the 2022 Doyle’s...
‘TIS THE SEASON – FA LA LA LA LA!
Sing with me………… “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” “All I want for Christmas is you” “Have yourself a merry little Christmas” The reality is, however, for many families, Christmas is...
WHAT IS A “GENUINE STEPS CERTIFICATE”?
The merger of the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court on 1 September 2021 has seen the implementation of new forms and processes, one of which is the “Genuine Steps Certificate”. This Certificate...
INTERNATIONAL RELOCATION AND COVID-19
Cases involving international relocation of children are difficult at the best of times. Throw in a ‘once in a hundred years’ global pandemic and you add another layer of complexity to...
PARENTING ISSUES: WHAT CAN A PARENT DO WHEN THERE IS NO FORMAL AGREEMENT IN PLACE ABOUT CARING FOR CHILDREN?
After separation, parents make arrangements for their children, generally by way of a handshake agreement. This is a great idea while the parents are 100% on the same page i.e. cooperative in every...
SEPARATED, BUT LIVING UNDER THE SAME ROOF? HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.
Establishing when separation occurred can be hard to know, especially when you are living under the same roof. But it is important. For example: In order to apply for divorce, you must be able to...
TO POST OR NOT TO POST? THAT IS THE QUESTION…
Family law disputes can be very difficult for all parties involved with disputes often taking an emotional toll on parties. It is normal for people to want to talk about their experiences, explain...
HOW TO DEAL WITH CRYPTOCURRENCY IN YOUR WILL
There are many people who are currently using cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin as modern investment methods. However, very few people consider what happens to these investments...
TO JAB OR NOT TO JAB? – THAT IS THE QUESTION!
For those who may be unaware, the Therapeutic Goods Administration recently approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 12 to 15. Of course, while it could be some time before most...
WHEN A SURROGACY ARRANGEMENT GOES BAD……
In a classic case of how ‘not’ to enter into a surrogacy arrangement, the recent decision of Seto & Poon [2021] FamCA 288 has all the unfortunate facts you could think of. Then, just...
COUNTDOWN TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE NEW FEDERAL CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURT OF AUSTRALIA
The following information has been provided by the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. The new Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia will officially...
DO YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE WILL?
When Aretha Franklin died on 16 August 2018 she apparently died intestate (without a Will). 6 months after Aretha’s death, 3 Wills were found under the cushions in a lounge. Not all of these Wills...
31 JULY 2021 LOCKDOWN – IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
CAN YOUR CHILD TRAVEL BETWEEN PARENTS' HOMES FOR CHANGEOVER? At 4pm on Saturday 31 July 2021, the local government areas of Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan City, Moreton Bay, Redlands, Sunshine Coast, Gold...
COMMUNICATION IS KEY
So often we see parents who cannot communicate properly with each other. There is a lot of communicating i.e. words exchanged, but there are no constructive conversations, and sometimes no...
IMPROVING THE VISIBILITY OF SUPERANNUATION ASSETS IN FAMILY LAW PROCEEDINGS
More often than not during property settlement matters, disclosing financial material can become a long drawn out and at times expensive process, especially when one party is reluctant to provide...
PRE-ACTION PROCEDURES & DISCLOSURE
Before commencing proceedings in any matter, parties are required to undertake several steps. These are known as “Pre-Action Procedures”. The Family Law Rules (Cth) 2004 provides that parties are...
ENDURING POWERS OF ATTORNEY
Most people know having a Will is important but Wills only take effect once you pass away. So how can you protect yourself, your property, and your family while you are still alive, but may not be...
“GASLIGHTING” – WHAT IS IT AND HOW TO RECOGNISE IT
Gaslighting is a manipulation tactic used commonly by a person who emotionally abuses their partner. In essence, it is a form of psychological abuse where a person makes someone question their...
PROPERTY/FINANCIAL SETTLEMENT
After the breakdown of a relationship, whether or not the parties are married or unmarried (de facto) there are “loose ends” to tidy up. One of those loose ends is a property/financial...
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