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If you hold property or assets both in Australia and overseas, then determining where to deal with any family law matters in the event of separation can be tricky.  In light of the recent decision from the Full Court of the Family Court of Australi

As couples are choosing not to have children or to have children later in life, pets are increasing in popularity and often the fur baby is the most loved member of a family.  Therefore, it is no surprise that pet custody has become a prime battle g

Disputes often arise about the existence of a de facto relationship as, unlike marriage, there is no formal marker of the relationship, which a marriage certificate provides. Colloquially, a de facto relationship evokes ideas of murky uncertainty and

On 30 May 2018, Commonwealth Attorney-General Christian Porter announced structural reforms to the Federal Courts, aimed at helping Australian families resolve their family law disputes sooner through a more efficient family law system. Under the pr

With the Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017 now passed, it’s anticipated that the New Year will see record numbers of same sex marriage ceremonies.  But, before those ceremonies happen, couples shouldn’t forget t

As of 25 November 2017, laws have been passed by each Australian State and Territory which enables the recognition of interstate orders to improve the protection of domestic violence victims. Protection orders made on or after 25 November 2017 will

Let’s assume that no further politicking will take place and that the Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017 will be passed imminently.  Once we’ve redefined marriage as a union of two people and introduce non-gende

Yesterday, the High Court of Australia released its decision in Thorne and Kennedy [2017] HCA 49, being the first decision of the High Court of Australia in relation to Financial Agreements, more commonly referred to as pre-nuptial and post-nuptial

This document is about private arbitration and its value as an alternate dispute resolution option in family law matters. This document attempts to briefly inform you of what private arbitration means and briefly summarises some of the advantages and

It is not uncommon for parents to change their name post-separation, whether by reverting to their maiden name or re-marrying.  The parents of a child may never have shared the same surname.  Those changes are recorded easily and readily.  Howe