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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 a de facto relationship require cohabitation? There have never been any cases where...
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 mediation. Lawyers know that court cases are expensive and that...
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, this may be challenging in certain situations, especially when there are...
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 article as laws are subject to change. We recommend that you seek the most...
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 relation to their grandchildren. Rights of Grandparents Under the...
The Key Differences Between Privacy and Confidentiality
Privacy and confidentiality are two separate concepts that protect different types of information. ‘Privacy’ is used in relation to information that is protected under law (normally under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)), whereas ‘confidentiality’ refers to different...
Social Media and Family Law: Can I Post About My Family Law Proceedings?
Social media has become a valuable tool for families going through the process of separation or divorce as it allows for easy and instant communication. Whether it’s organising parental arrangements between separating parties, or allowing parents and kids to stay...
Construction Update: New Regulations for Builders, Designers and Engineers
As of July 2021, reforms under the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW) and the Design and Building Practitioners Regulation 2021 (NSW) have come into effect to provide greater regulations for building and construction practices in response to a number of...