Does ‘shared’ mean ‘equal’?
In 2006 significant changes were made to the Family Law Act (The Act). While many of the changes have been lauded as progressive and responsive
In 2006 significant changes were made to the Family Law Act (The Act). While many of the changes have been lauded as progressive and responsive
A stranger approaches your home and knocks on your door. You are politely handed a parcel of documents and advised that you have ‘been served’.
In determining child custody, parental visitation and related matters, the Family Court uses the ‘best interests of the child’ standard. What this means is that,
In a Family Law dispute each party must make full and frank disclosure of all relevant information, so the exchange of information between the parties
More and more I am being asked by clients about transferring their property to their children or other relatives before death in order to try
Who will your will protect? (and will it accurately reflect your “will” …) In today’s society second/third marriages/relationships are the “norm” and often one or
Unlike business and corporate oriented areas of law, there is no hiding from the underlying, and sometimes overwhelming emotions that can occur in family law
The internet and particularly Facebook is not merely a means of communication and social networking. For so many it defines almost every waking moment; what
There has been a lot of media attention lately regarding the return of children from Australia to overseas parents. Everyone is aware of the infamous