The interaction of family law and wills and estates law after a person’s death can have significant consequences on the alteration of property between married and de facto couples. The...
In vitro fertilisation (IVF) in Australia is regulated by state legislation. In Victoria, IVF is governed by the Assisted Reproductive Treatment Act 2008 (Vic) (ART Act). A recent case1 in...
Couples who have children and separate face a number of parenting challenges: who should children live with? What arrangements should be in place for children to spend time with the...
Attorney-General Christian Porter announced today that the Commonwealth Government will be bringing about significant change to the Australian family law system by combining the Family Court of Australia and the...
American citizen Meghan Markle's wedding at Windsor Castle over the weekend may just be the world's most famous 'destination wedding' to date. But not all destination weddings have a happy...
Increasing costs of living, employment opportunities, and the need for family support are all reasons why the Court is seeing an increase in relocation applications. The financial and emotional pressure...
Commencing Family Law proceedings whilst living overseas can be daunting. In this article, we provide a guide as to who can issue what types of family law proceedings under the...
In a decision delivered on 16 March 2018 (Re: Matthew [2018] FamCA 161), the Family Court of Australia (the Court) dismissed an application made by the parents of a 16-year-old...
Many families decide to move abroad and become expatriates for an amount of time. Sadly, separations can and do occur while overseas. Written in conjunction with online relationship resource DivorceAnswered.com.au,...
The legislation governing the Australian family law system has not been comprehensively reviewed since its commencement in the 1970's. Now an expansive review of the legislation has been commissioned by...
If your marriage or de facto relationship breaks down, the outcome of your property settlement can be significantly affected by tax and stamp duty consequences. Understanding which taxes and duties...
If you own a business and your marriage or de facto relationship has broken down, a business valuation will be a key component in negotiating a property settlement with your...
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