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21 January 2022

Parenting matters in the federal circuit and family court of Australia

Before applying to the court for Orders about children, you are required to engage in Family Dispute Resolution (FDR), such as mediation, and try to resolve the issues outside of court.

15 September 2021

I’ve been served with an Application for Divorce. Do I need to Respond?

The answer is: It depends.

6 August 2020

Keeping your Social Distance but need a new Will? – The Covid-19 Witnessing of Documents Rules

In response to the COVID-19 lockdown laws and social distancing guidelines, NSW Parliament has introduced the Electronic Transactions Amendment (COVID-19 Witnessing of Documents) Regulation 2020.various aspects of your estate/family situation, along with a few other reasons.

14 June 2019

Financial Contributions by Parents and Third Parties

Gift or Loan? The Family Courts are seeing a rise in cases involving third parties asserting an interest in property settlement between husband and wife.

15 May 2019

The Move to Electronic Conveyancing

Since 2016, NSW has been transitioning to electronic conveyancing. The last stage of this transition is now almost upon us.

28 JUNE 2019

Why do I need a will if I am married?

This is a question which we are often asked by clients and the short answer is “Yes”. The main reason why is the law of intestacy and its impact on various aspects of your estate/family situation, along with a few other reasons.