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A Big Year Of Change - Updates To Family Violence In Family Law

This article covers amendments to the definition of Family Violence and the recognition of Economic and Financial Abuse in property settlement matters.

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McCarthy Durie Lawyers

Screenshots, DMs And Secret Recordings: How Digital Evidence Is Actually Used In Family Law Disputes

Australian courts will use technology to uncover the truth, but admission is not automatic.

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Cooper Grace Ward

Child visitation rights: Seeing your child after divorce

Australian law supports post-divorce child visitation, including supervised visits when needed, with courts prioritising the child's safety and best interests.

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JB Solicitors

"My daughter should attend a public school, not a Christian school. My secular values are just as valid." Which case won?

Discusses recent case where Dad took legal action against Mum, seeking interim orders binding the parties in relation to the school that their daughter would attend.

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Stacks Law Firm

Changing A Child's Name After Separation

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Coleman Greig Lawyers

Christmas Arrangements For Separated Families

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Mellor Olsson Lawyers

Parallel Parenting Plan: Is It The Parenting Style For You?

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JB Solicitors

Divorce Settlement Calculator: How Much Will You Get?

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JB Solicitors

How Is Child Support Calculated?

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Unified Lawyers

"We should have sold my mum's property years ago, but the co-executor won't move out" – which case won?

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Stacks Law Firm

Alimony vs child support: Understanding the key differences

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Unified Lawyers

Navigating Appeals: The Limits Of Introducing New Evidence In Family Law

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Barry Nilsson

When Child Support Doesn't Cover The Costs – What You Can Do

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Coleman Greig Lawyers

"I signed that prenup under extreme duress, so it should be set aside." Which case won?

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Stacks Law Firm

It Depends – What Is Happening With Division 296? (Tax On Large Superannuation Balances)

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Cooper Grace Ward

Essential ESG: Episode 25 – Operating Responsibly In Conflict-affected Areas: The Role Of Grievance Mechanisms

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

What Happens If… You Are Faced With A Sanctions Issue And Need To Investigate? (Podcast)

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Fair Work Commission Backs Employee in Remote Work Dispute with Westpac

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McCabes

Clarifying misconceptions of abandonment of employment

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Bartier Perry

Schooling Disputes After Separation: How The Court Decides

Choosing the right school is rarely simple and, for separated parents, it can quickly become a battleground.

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Cooper Grace Ward

Recent Case – Trusts in Family Law Property Disputes

Trusts can still be effective for asset protection in the context of divorce, but only if correctly set up and administered.

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McCarthy Durie Lawyers

Demystifying Broken Heart Law : Can I sue for adultery in Australia

For many Australians, infidelity doesn't just end relationships, it marks the beginning of a confusing, often painful legal journey.

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Unified Lawyers

Next Of Kin: What Does It Mean In Family Law Matters?

Being the next of kin (the closest relative) can be a good thing in family law matters.

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JB Solicitors

Divorce Application: How Do You Apply for One?

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JB Solicitors

Parenting orders and schools: what parents need to know

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Cooper Grace Ward

The difference between Parenting Plans and Parenting Orders – Part Two

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Carroll & O'Dea

Shinohara draws the curtain on ‘add-backs' in property settlements

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Cooper Grace Ward

The what, when and how of Parenting Plans to promote healthy co-parenting – Part One

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Carroll & O'Dea

Separation and divorce in Port Lincoln: What to expect and where to get help

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Mellor Olsson Lawyers

The death of add backs

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HHG Legal Group

Can Police Enforce Family Court Orders In Australia?

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Justice Family Lawyers

Legal Options If Your Ex Stops Paying Child Support

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Justice Family Lawyers

How is Debt Split in a Divorce in Australia?

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Justice Family Lawyers

The death of add backs

Court held it is no longer appropriate to notionally add back property to the asset pool.

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HHG Legal Group

Can Police Enforce Family Court Orders In Australia?

This guide will help you understand the role police play in enforcing family court orders, the limits of their involvement, and how they can assist in specific circumstances.

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Justice Family Lawyers

Legal Options If Your Ex Stops Paying Child Support

The most important thing is making sure your child gets the support they're entitled to.

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Justice Family Lawyers

How is Debt Split in a Divorce in Australia?

This article discusses how debt is divided in a divorce, offering clarity for those facing this complex process.

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Justice Family Lawyers

Understanding Family Law Property Settlement Add Backs

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Justice Family Lawyers

Going Through Divorce? Don't Assume Your Family Trust Is Impenetrable – The Sydney Morning Herald

Article explores how family trusts can become central to legal disputes when couples separate.

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Barry Nilsson

What is section 79A of the Family Law Act

Section 79A lets the Family Court change final property settlements if serious injustices like fraud, coercion, or major mistakes are proven.

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Unified Lawyers

The Importance Of Specialist Family Law Advice When Dealing With Family Violence

The Court is now explicitly required to consider the effect of family violence when determining what orders to make for a property settlement.

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Coleman Greig Lawyers

Recognising the legal red flags: when to refer clients to a family lawyer

Discusses common risk-based indicators that a client should seek legal advice from a family lawyer.

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Mellor Olsson Lawyers

Understanding Spousal Maintenance: Who Pays And Why?

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Justice Family Lawyers

Can You Get Divorced Without A Property Settlement?

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Justice Family Lawyers

What to Expect During a Final Hearing in the Family Court

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Justice Family Lawyers

How To Handle Parenting Disputes When Communication Breaks Down

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Justice Family Lawyers

Can Grandparents Apply for Custody or Visitation Rights in Australia?

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Justice Family Lawyers

How To Stop a Recovery Order From Your Ex Spouse

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JB Solicitors

Marital Home Rights: What Do I Get After a Breakup?

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JB Solicitors

Divorce Checklist Australia: Do You Have Everything You Need?

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JB Solicitors

Court Ordered Drug and Alcohol Testing in Family Law

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Unified Lawyers

Clarification of the approach to cases involving reconsideration of final parenting orders

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Barry Nilsson

Errors in property pool calculations

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Barry Nilsson

When long-term cohabitation doesn't guarantee a property adjustment

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Bartier Perry

Part of the family: what you need to know about pets and property settlements following amendments to the Family Law Act

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Cooper Grace Ward

Wastage in Family Law

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Unified Lawyers

Family law in 2025: How will separating couples and family violence cases be impacted?

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PCL Lawyers

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BFA Family Law Basics 2025

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JB Solicitors

What happens to your inheritance in a divorce or separation?

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PCL Lawyers

Hot Legal Topics – Episode 2: Family law

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Roam Migration Law

"Full Disclosure" Podcast, Vol. 16: Settling property and finances after a separation

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Mellor Olsson Lawyers

Protecting your home from your ex partner – caveats and divorce

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Cooper Grace Ward

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