Oceania: Family and Matrimonial

Estate planning is an important step in protecting the people and things that matter most to you. Whether your circumstances are straightforward or more complex, a tailored plan can help ensure your wishes are understood and your loved ones are supported.

Host employer of negligent driver employee not liable for injuries - liability transferred pro hac vice to injured worker’s employer.

The Supreme Court of Victoria ruled that parties were bound by a settlement deed sent unsigned by the defendants' solicitor and subsequently executed by the plaintiffs’ solicitor, even though the defendants ultimately refused to sign.

Estate planning is an important step in protecting the people and things that matter most to you. Whether your circumstances are straightforward or more complex, a tailored plan can help ensure your wishes are understood and your loved ones are supported.

In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) first resulted in a successful live birth on 25 July 1978 when Ms Louise Brown was born in a Manchester hospital in the UK. Since Ms Brown’s birth, IVF has advanced rapidly with more than 13 million children reported as having been conceived through IVF processes.

Host employer of negligent driver employee not liable for injuries - liability transferred pro hac vice to injured worker’s employer.

Navigating the divorce process in New South Wales requires understanding specific eligibility requirements, documentation needs, and court procedures. From establishing the mandatory 12-month separation period to lodging your application through the Commonwealth Courts Portal, each step involves precise legal requirements that must be satisfied before your marriage can be formally dissolved.

Understanding the true cost of divorce in Victoria goes beyond the $1,125 court filing fee. From lawyer rates and mediation expenses to property settlement complexities, discover what drives divorce costs up or down and learn practical strategies to manage expenses while protecting your interests throughout the separation process.

Family Trusts are widely used in Australia to hold property, operate businesses and manage family wealth. Many individuals believe that placing assets in a trust automatically protects them from a property settlement if a relationship breaks down. However, under the Australian Family Act, the reality is more complex.