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Welcome to the Mondaq Family and Matrimonial homepage, here you will find thought leadership articles, podcasts, videos and webinars providing insights covering topics such as Divorce, Family Law, Wills and Estate Planning.

Why Family Law And Disclosure Can Never Be Torn Apart

A recent UK Court of Appeal decision involving a former manager of the Australian band INXS and a wealthy international family dispute has brought renewed attention to the fundamental importance of full and frank financial disclosure in family law proceedings. The decision carries important lessons for Australian parties about transparency, finality and the treatment of gifts and inheritances in family law matters.

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Barry Nilsson

Why Some Family Loans Don’t Make The Balance Sheet

This case is an important reminder about the potential for the Court to ignore liabilities, even where they are secured.

Australia Family

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Barry Nilsson

Family Violence And Property Settlements: What Changed In June 2025 And What It Means Now

Family violence is now more clearly recognised within the property settlement framework. However, the case law is still catching up.

Australia Family

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Cooper Grace Ward

My stepfather didn’t make adequate provision for me in his will.” Which case won?

After payment of debts and funeral and testamentary expenses, each of his children was to receive 40 per cent of his estate, his granddaughter ten per cent, and his grandsons who were living at the date of his death the remaining ten per cent divided between them.

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Stacks Law Firm

“The Family Court was misled by my husband’s undervalued assets.” Which case won?

Australia Family

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Stacks Law Firm

How Much Does Mediation Cost In Australia

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Unified Lawyers

The ear in the freezer, or why interfering with a corpse is a bad idea

Australia Family

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Stacks Law Firm

Splitting Your Shares Between The Kids? It's Not As Simple As You Think

Australia Family

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Kalus Kenny Intelex

Think You Are Too Young For a Will? Think Again

Australia Family

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Pointon Partners

5 quick tips for finding the right family lawyer

Australia Family

BN

Barry Nilsson

When ‘fair' is not enough: Considering equitable claims in family law property disputes

Australia Family

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Barry Nilsson

Do the 2025 Family Law Changes Apply to My Case? A Plain-English Guide to the Transitional Rules

Australia Family

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Unified Lawyers

Division 296: Superannuation, tax and estate planning - top 10 issues

Australia Family

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Bartier Perry

Where Is My Mind? The Rise Of Contentious Probate Proceedings Surrounding The Issue Of Testamentary Capacity

Australia Family

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Swaab

ADR In Personal Injury Claims: A Comparison Between The Approach In England And Wales And Queensland, Australia (Podcast)

Australia Litigation

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Gatehouse Chambers

Essential ESG: Episode 26 – Insights From The 2025 UN Forum On Business And Human Rights

Australia Environment

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

How To Check If A Company Is In Liquidation In Australia

Australia Commercial

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Worrells

Inside IR Podcast Series - Episode 30 Psychosocial Health In Times Of Workplace Change (Video)

Australia Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Australia Bans Entry For Iranian Visitor Visa Holders For Six Months

Australia Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

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Why Family Law And Disclosure Can Never Be Torn Apart

A recent UK Court of Appeal decision involving a former manager of the Australian band INXS and a wealthy international family dispute has brought renewed attention to the fundamental importance of full and frank financial disclosure in family law proceedings. The decision carries important lessons for Australian parties about transparency, finality and the treatment of gifts and inheritances in family law matters.

Australia Family

BN

Barry Nilsson

Why Some Family Loans Don’t Make The Balance Sheet

This case is an important reminder about the potential for the Court to ignore liabilities, even where they are secured.

Australia Family

BN

Barry Nilsson

Family Violence And Property Settlements: What Changed In June 2025 And What It Means Now

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Australia Family

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Cooper Grace Ward

How Much Does Mediation Cost In Australia

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“The Family Court was misled by my husband’s undervalued assets.” Which case won?

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My stepfather didn’t make adequate provision for me in his will.” Which case won?

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Splitting Your Shares Between The Kids? It's Not As Simple As You Think

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5 quick tips for finding the right family lawyer

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Do the 2025 Family Law Changes Apply to My Case? A Plain-English Guide to the Transitional Rules

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Divorce

“The Family Court was misled by my husband’s undervalued assets.” Which case won?

A couple moved in together in 1992 and married in 1997, but ultimately separated and were divorced in 2005. In July 2005, they reached an agreement on how to divide their property and jointly applied for consent orders, which were made by the Family Court.

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Stacks Law Firm

5 quick tips for finding the right family lawyer

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Do the 2025 Family Law Changes Apply to My Case? A Plain-English Guide to the Transitional Rules

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Can your ex subpoena your therapy records? How protected confidences work under the 2025 family law changes

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De facto relationships in Australia

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Unified Lawyers

What is the Difference Between a Consent Order and a Binding Financial Agreement?

Australia Family

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LegalVision

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

Why Family Law And Disclosure Can Never Be Torn Apart

A recent UK Court of Appeal decision involving a former manager of the Australian band INXS and a wealthy international family dispute has brought renewed attention to the fundamental importance of full and frank financial disclosure in family law proceedings. The decision carries important lessons for Australian parties about transparency, finality and the treatment of gifts and inheritances in family law matters.

Australia Family

BN

Barry Nilsson

My stepfather didn’t make adequate provision for me in his will.” Which case won?

After payment of debts and funeral and testamentary expenses, each of his children was to receive 40 per cent of his estate, his granddaughter ten per cent, and his grandsons who were living at the date of his death the remaining ten per cent divided between them.

Australia Family

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Stacks Law Firm

The ear in the freezer, or why interfering with a corpse is a bad idea

The act of interfering with a corpse by severing an ear and keeping it in the freezer was at the centre of a recent court battle over inheritance. The ear was secretly cut off the corpse before the funeral by the dead man’s brother, who hoped to prove the deceased did not have a biological child.

Australia Family

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Stacks Law Firm

Splitting Your Shares Between The Kids? It's Not As Simple As You Think

Australia Family

KK

Kalus Kenny Intelex

Think You Are Too Young For a Will? Think Again

Australia Family

PP

Pointon Partners

When ‘fair' is not enough: Considering equitable claims in family law property disputes

Australia Family

BN

Barry Nilsson

Division 296: Superannuation, tax and estate planning - top 10 issues

Australia Family

BP

Bartier Perry

Where Is My Mind? The Rise Of Contentious Probate Proceedings Surrounding The Issue Of Testamentary Capacity

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Swaab

Estate Planning, Vulnerability And The Hidden Risks Families Often Miss. Lessons From Waters v Frank

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Kalus Kenny Intelex

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