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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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What happens if the original Will is missing or lost?
In this article, we look at your options if you’re the executor of an estate and the original Will is missing or lost.
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Mediation in family provision claims when contesting a Will
As part of a family provision claim (contesting a Will or estate), you will be required to participate in a mediation to try to resolve the dispute outside of court.
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Estrangement in family provision claims
We explore how estrangement is treated in family provision claims, and what a Will-maker may be able to do to protect their assets from potential claims contesting a Will.
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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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What is the effect of marriage, separation or divorce on your Will?
If you have recently divorced or are considering marriage or have re-married, these events can significantly affect your Will, including revocation.
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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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What is undue influence towards a Will-maker?
If you have suspicions that a vulnerable or elderly family member has been unduly influenced in drafting or changing their Will, you may wish to challenge the Will’s validity on this basis.
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