Dogs, often nowadays viewed as furry family members, can provide a lot of love and companionship to their human owners. Although fulfilling, dog ownership comes with great responsibility, and when things go wrong, you as the owner can be personally liable for the...
For some parents, it is a concerning thought that their child might be taken out of the country by the other parent. This is especially true for instances where one parent has significant ties to another country. It may also be a concerning prospect when one parent...
Binding Financial Agreements (BFA’s), as the name suggests, are financial agreements of a contractual nature which are legally binding on the parties to the agreement. These agreements are legally binding if drafted correctly according to the Family Law Act 1975 and...
Mediation is a form of dispute resolution which involves both parties to a dispute with an independent third-party present as the mediator to help facilitate an agreement between parties without the need to go to court. Mediation can be a cheaper and faster way of...
Currently, family law in Australia is governed by the Family Law Act 1975 (FLA). Family law in Australia has undergone a number of transformations in recent history, notably in the form of the establishment of the FLA which introduced no-fault divorce in Australia,...
Paternity issues can arise in family law disputes, often in relation to child support matters as generally a person who is not a biological parent of a child does not have to pay child support. In such cases, DNA testing in family law becomes crucial to establish or...
Child support payments are payments made between separated parents to financially support the cost of raising a child or children. In some circumstances these payments may be made by both parents to a third party who is caring for the child such as a grandparent or...
Family violence occurs where a person displays any threatening, coercive, violent and abusive behaviour towards another member or members of their family. Family violence is still a prevalent issue, with the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reporting an estimated...
Family law court hearings can be particularly stressful and daunting, even in the best of circumstances. The sensitive nature of these proceedings can often make the process more complex and emotionally charged. Being a specialist area of law, family law requires...
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, although popularised by celebrities, are prudent measures which enable parties to a relationship to have certainty and control over their future finances without the need for the matter to proceed to Court. These agreements are...
A binding death benefit nomination (BDBN) is a legally binding document which directs your superannuation fund to distribute your superannuation to your nominated beneficiaries in the instance you pass away. There are limitations on who you can nominate to receive the...
Dividing assets after separation can be complicated, and both practically and emotionally challenging. Some mistakes made during property settlement process can have lasting consequences. Therefore, it is important to ensure proper processes are followed to safeguard...