Estate Planning For Single Parents
Single parent families now represent 14% of all Australian families, with a majority of their children being under the age of 18. Being a single parent can be difficult financially,… Read More
Defining De Facto Relationships in Australia
De facto relationships are legally defined as a relationship between two people, who are not legally married or related by family and live together on a genuine domestic basis. Does… Read More
Alternative Dispute Resolution: Mediation and Settlement Conferences
Lawyers are often stereotyped as being interested in prolonging an expensive court action, however often the opposite is true, due to the availability of alternate dispute resolution avenues such as… Read More
What is an Independent Children’s Lawyer (ICL) in Family Law?
Family law proceedings involving children can be challenging and daunting. The main concern of the court during these proceedings is to ensure that the child’s best interests are met. However,… Read More
Updates to the Defamation Act
Disclaimer: Since the publishing of this article, the Defamation Amendment Act 2020 No 16 (NSW) has come into force. Please use caution if you are citing legislative material from this… Read More
The Role of Grandparents in Family Law Matters
Grandparents are important people in children’s lives and can play a significant role in family law matters. The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) contains provisions allowing grandparents certain rights in… Read More