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Category: Family Law
Litigation guardians in family law
A litigation guardian is someone who acts on behalf of a person who is a party to Court proceedings, who cannot act for themselves due to mental or physical disability.
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What to expect at your first appointment with a family lawyer
Your initial appointment with a family lawyer is your opportunity to tell us about your situation and share with us any concerns you may have.
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De facto rights and entitlements in family law
All you need to know about property settlement and spousal maintenance when separating from a de facto partnership/relationship.
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Filing fees for the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Understand what Family Court filing fees you may have to pay and how they impact the costs associated with your family law matter.
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Does child support cover extra-curricular activities?
We explore how extra-curricular activities impact the amount of child support you may be obliged to pay or may be entitled to receive.
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What is marriage annulment and is it available in Australia?
In Australia, the Family Court has the power to declare a marriage void. In this blog, we look at the difference between annulment and divorce, who can get an annulment of marriage and how to apply for a marriage annulment in Australia.
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How do I serve divorce papers in Australia?
When you make a divorce application, you are required to deliver the application and other relevant court documents to your former spouse unless a joint application has been made. This is called "service".
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Basic guide to family law court hearings
We outline the main types of court hearings; from the first return hearing to the directions hearings, interim defended hearings and final hearings, if your matter proceeds to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
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Differences between a Binding Child Support Agreement and a Limited Child Support Agreement
When parents separate, one parent may be liable to pay child support to the other party. There are two types of child support agreement; binding and limited. This blog explores the differences between the two.
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Parenting coordination in family law matters
Parenting coordination is a collaborative dispute resolution process in which parents engage the assistance of a ‘parenting coordinator’ to assist them in resolving the day-to-day issues that can arise when co-parenting.
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Parental alienation and family law
While many children with separated parents maintain good and positive relationships with both parents, some can become resistant or estranged from one parent. In extreme cases, this can be referred to as ‘parental alienation’.
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How does inheritance effect my property settlement?
This article explores the various ways inheritance may be treated in property settlement negotiations, given that family law courts have significant discretion in the area.
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