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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.

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

I'd be interested to know how your father was able to split his CSL shares between you and your sister, as my husband and I would like to split our shares, not CSL, between our son and daughter. Can we do this simply before we die or what wording should be used to clarify our wishes in our Wills?

Australia Family

KK

Kalus Kenny Intelex

Think You Are Too Young For a Will? Think Again

Making a Will at any age is about more than just preparing for the worst – it's about peace of mind and having control over your choices.

Australia Family

PP

Pointon Partners

5 quick tips for finding the right family lawyer

Tips to help you find the right family lawyer for your situation.

Australia Family

BN

Barry Nilsson

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

Equitable claims can significantly affect what property is available to be divided in a family law matter.

Australia Family

BN

Barry Nilsson

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

Australia Family

U

Unified Lawyers

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

Australia Family

S

Swaab

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

Australia Family

KK

Kalus Kenny Intelex

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

Australia Family

U

Unified Lawyers

Grey Divorce in Australia : What It Means for Your Super, Property and Future

Australia Family

U

Unified Lawyers

De facto relationships in Australia

Australia Family

P

PCL Lawyers

Business succession: Would your plan survive a crisis?

Australia Family

CG

Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

Binding Financial Agreement QLD Cost

Australia Family

U

Unified Lawyers

Access to wills - what you are entitled to know

Australia Family

BP

Bartier Perry

Insights into purchasing creditor claims in an Insolvency process with Mitch Taylor

Australia Insolvency

CP

Cathro & Partners

Removal from WhatsApp groups used for rostering can amount to dismissal

Australia About Mondaq

GC

Gilchrist Connell

NSW Long Service Leave: Key Takeaways From The Updated Guidance

Australia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

High Court Hands Down Landmark Trade Mark Decision In Katie Perry V Katy Perry Saga

SF

Spruson & Ferguson

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

Australia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Family Law

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

I'd be interested to know how your father was able to split his CSL shares between you and your sister, as my husband and I would like to split our shares, not CSL, between our son and daughter. Can we do this simply before we die or what wording should be used to clarify our wishes in our Wills?

Australia Family

KK

Kalus Kenny Intelex

5 quick tips for finding the right family lawyer

Tips to help you find the right family lawyer for your situation.

Australia Family

BN

Barry Nilsson

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

This article breaks down exactly how the transitional rules work, who's affected, and what you should do next.

Australia Family

U

Unified Lawyers

Child support after 18: when it continues and when the Court steps in

Australia About Mondaq

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

When is a Financial Agreement not binding? (Whittle & Whittle No 2)

Australia About Mondaq

BP

Bartier Perry

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

Australia Family

U

Unified Lawyers

Grey Divorce in Australia : What It Means for Your Super, Property and Future

Australia Family

U

Unified Lawyers

De facto relationships in Australia

Australia Family

P

PCL Lawyers

Binding Financial Agreement QLD Cost

Australia Family

U

Unified Lawyers

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Divorce

5 quick tips for finding the right family lawyer

Tips to help you find the right family lawyer for your situation.

Australia Family

BN

Barry Nilsson

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

This article breaks down exactly how the transitional rules work, who's affected, and what you should do next.

Australia Family

U

Unified Lawyers

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

Protected confidences in family law are now a formal part of the system. Explanation of how new rules work.

Australia Family

U

Unified Lawyers

Grey Divorce in Australia : What It Means for Your Super, Property and Future

Australia Family

U

Unified Lawyers

De facto relationships in Australia

Australia Family

P

PCL Lawyers

Binding Financial Agreement QLD Cost

Australia Family

U

Unified Lawyers

How much does mediation cost in Queensland

Australia Family

U

Unified Lawyers

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

Australia Family

L

LegalVision

To be or not to be on the witness stand – Evidence of children in family law matters

Australia Family

CG

Coleman Greig Lawyers

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

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

I'd be interested to know how your father was able to split his CSL shares between you and your sister, as my husband and I would like to split our shares, not CSL, between our son and daughter. Can we do this simply before we die or what wording should be used to clarify our wishes in our Wills?

Australia Family

KK

Kalus Kenny Intelex

Think You Are Too Young For a Will? Think Again

Making a Will at any age is about more than just preparing for the worst – it's about peace of mind and having control over your choices.

Australia Family

PP

Pointon Partners

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

Equitable claims can significantly affect what property is available to be divided in a family law matter.

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

Australia Family

S

Swaab

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

Australia Family

KK

Kalus Kenny Intelex

Business succession: Would your plan survive a crisis?

Australia Family

CG

Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

Access to wills - what you are entitled to know

Australia Family

BP

Bartier Perry

Lessons from the courts: QLD estate disputes in 2025

Australia Family

RL

Roche Legal

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Latest Videos

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Powers of Attorney: Who Will You Give This To?

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JB Solicitors

Can Wills Be Contested by Family and Friends?

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JB Solicitors

It Depends – Can I stop my ex-spouse from taking my child overseas?

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

What happens to your inheritance in a divorce or separation?

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PCL Lawyers

Home Affairs and the Tribunal Should Provide Logical Reasons for Their Decisions

RM

Roam Migration Law

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