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Marriage, Children and RelationshipsMany people who are involved in relationships may at some time need the advice and help of a family lawyer. This site provides useful information and resources on common family issues for parents, spouses, children, unmarried couples and same-sex partnerships. It also provides tips for families about a range of services that can assist in the management of family relationships


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How does the law treat questions that may arise in regards to who is the parent of a child?

Date: 08 Feb 2012, Filed under: Divorce, Children, Separation, Marriage and Civil Partnerships

Trying to wrap one’s mind around the different areas of law can challenge even the most diligent of legal scholars due to the fact that there are so many...

Superannuation orders, property and the Family Law Act

Date: 07 Feb 2012, Filed under: Superannuation & Elder Law, Divorce, Separation, Property Settlement, Financial Disputes, Marriage and Civil Partnerships

Prior to the introduction of the Family Law Legislation Amendment (Superannuation) Act 2001 (the Legislation), superannuation was not treated as property,...

How can a couple share their parental leave entitlements?

Date: 20 Jan 2012, Filed under: Children

There are many couples who upon having a child either through birth or adoption, will decide to share their parental leave entitlements and in doing so,...

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What type of trusts may be void for interfering with a marriage?

Date: 01 Feb 2012, Filed under: Divorce, Separation, Property Settlement, Financial Disputes, Marriage and Civil Partnerships

Trusts that are created which disturb the welfare of a marriage will usually be considered as void. However, case law can be seen in some regards...

What considerations does the court take into account when making an order for a family provision?

Date: 01 Feb 2012, Filed under: Divorce, Children, Separation, Property Settlement, Financial Disputes, Agreements, Administration of Estates

When making a determination for an order for a family provision, the courts will look into the totality of the relationship between the person making the...

What does the pre-mediation process involve before parties to a family dispute undertake mediation?

Date: 01 Feb 2012, Filed under: Divorce, Children, Separation, Property Settlement, Financial Disputes, Agreements, Marriage and Civil Partnerships

Before parties commence with the mediation process, private family mediators, or other family mediation services, usually undertake a pre-mediation process...

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Date: 04 Mar 2011, Filed under: AVO/Domestic Violence

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