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

There's no "broken heart law" in Australia, but there are clear rights and pathways forward if infidelity has torn your relationship apart.

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Unified Lawyers

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

Adult child maintenance in Australia: a complete guide

Adult child maintenance allows financial support to continue after age 18 for those who are still dependent due to study, disability or hardship.

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Recognising the legal red flags: when to refer clients to 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

How Many Marriages End in Divorce: The Recent Numbers

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JB Solicitors

Court Ordered Drug and Alcohol Testing in Family Law

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2025 Federal Budget And Australian Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

Tax Bites: Australian Tax Podcast Series

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Australia's Workplace Thresholds And Limits For The New Financial Year

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Ius Laboris

Skilled Visa Salary Thresholds To Increase To 4.6% From 1 July 2025

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

It depends – Should my superannuation death benefit be paid to my estate, to be dealt with under my Will?

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Cooper Grace Ward

Important legal consideration for blended family in family law

What is a blended family? Key legal considerations & practical strategies to help your family thrive.

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Unified Lawyers

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

Guidance on the interpretation and application of the amendments concerning the reconsideration of final parenting orders.

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Barry Nilsson

Errors in property pool calculations

Practitioners and professionals should bear this case in mind in preparing for a financial hearing.

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Barry Nilsson

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

This decision puts paid to the perception of the family law jurisdiction that "everyone gets a prize".

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Bartier Perry

Do Grandparents Have Rights to See Their Grandchildren?

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Watkins Tapsell

The top 5 things to know about Pre-nuptial Agreements – before you ask your fiancé for one

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Carroll & O'Dea

Wastage in Family Law

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Prenuptial agreements for de facto relationships

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Unified Lawyers

Understanding Occupation Orders in Family Law

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Does a Prenup Protect Future Assets in Australia?

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Unified Lawyers

Sneaky Divorce Tactics

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Family law disputes and counselling – are my counsellor's notes confidential?

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Cooper Grace Ward

Lending adult children money? This could save you from going to court - The Sydney Morning Herald

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Barry Nilsson

Prenuptial agreements - insights from a prenup lawyer

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Justice Family Lawyers

Sneaky Divorce Tactics

These so-called sneaky divorce tactics can skew finances, twist parenting arrangements, and drag proceedings into a legal quagmire.

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Unified Lawyers

Family law disputes and counselling – are my counsellor's notes confidential?

Family counselling aims to help family members improve communication and resolve conflicts.

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Cooper Grace Ward

Lending adult children money? This could save you from going to court - The Sydney Morning Herald

Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) can offer peace of mind by protecting family wealth in the event of a relationship breakdown.

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Barry Nilsson

Prenuptial agreements - insights from a prenup lawyer

What is a pre-nup agreement? Who needs one & why? Will it hold up in court? What can be included?

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Justice Family Lawyers

Amendments to the Family Law Act commencing 10 June 2025

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Bartier Perry

Tips for Parents Following Separation

Trying to make decisions about where you are living, time spent with each parent and living expenses is difficult.

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PCL Lawyers

Family Law (Property) changes are coming - what you need to know

Discusses the most significant changes in the area of Family Law & whether there are missed opportunities.

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Carroll & O'Dea

Family Law Consent Orders: How they can ensure fair and lasting agreements?

Family Law Consent Orders reduce confusion, prevent further arguments, and give both parties peace of mind.

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Justice Family Lawyers

Is a prenuptial agreement right for you? Insights from a prenup lawyer.

For some couples, a prenuptial agreement offers peace of mind & clarity.

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Justice Family Lawyers

Definition of marriage under Australian Family Law

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JB Solicitors

How to disown parents: going solo?

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JB Solicitors

What are procedural orders in Family Court?

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Unified Lawyers

Throuple: It takes three to tango?

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JB Solicitors

How to get an AVO removed

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JB Solicitors

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

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Cooper Grace Ward

What is the Magellan List?

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Unified Lawyers

70/30 Divorce Settlement in Australia: What You Need to Know

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Unified Lawyers

Marriage separation in NSW

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Unified Lawyers

Matching parenting orders to risk: Crafting orders to properly address the dangers in a family law matter

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Swaab

Divorce and Superannuation

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Unified Lawyers

Civil remedies for domestic violence victim's families

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O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors

What Is the Evatt List?

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Unified Lawyers

Doctrine of Exoneration: Meaning and Application

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Unified Lawyers

Can grandparents apply for custody?

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Mellor Olsson Lawyers

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BFA Family Law Basics 2025

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JB Solicitors

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

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Roam Migration Law

It Depends – The many uses of financial agreements from a family law perspective

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Cooper Grace Ward

It Depends – Do I have a conflict of interest?

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Cooper Grace Ward

Why is disclosure important in financial matters?

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Cooper Grace Ward

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