Legal News Sydney

February 13, 2026
Valentine’s Day, Separation, and the Power of Smart Planning

Valentine’s Day is usually associated with flowers, dinners, and promises of forever. It celebrates commitment, optimism, and love at its most hopeful stage. But for many couples, love stories evolve. Some strengthen...

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February 6, 2026
Can a Father Conduct a DNA Test on an Adult Child Without Consent in NSW?

This is a question that we are often asked at Freedman & Gopalan Solicitors, and the position is relatively clear in New South Wales. If the DNA test or paternity test requires...

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January 30, 2026
Being Cautious About Back-to-School Photos

With school holidays drawing to a close, students in NSW are set to return back to school from Monday 2 February 2026 (Eastern Division) or Monday 9 February 2026 (Western Division). From...

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January 23, 2026
Case Summary — Joustra & Schuman [2025] FedCFamC2F 1478

The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia’s recent case Joustra & Schuman [2025] introduces seminal ideas reaffirming s 60CC of Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) which focuses on how courts apply...

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January 21, 2026
Day of Mourning for the Victims of the Bondi Terrorist Attack

"Light will win, a gathering of unity and remembrance" (the theme chosen by the Chabad Community in Bondi). On Thursday 22 January 2026, a National Day of Mourning will be held to...

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January 16, 2026
Garnet & Garnet [2025] - Case Overview

This matter was related to property settlement in a case of marriage breakdown, which was heavily contingent upon: Breach of disclosure obligations by the husband Foreign business investments and their treatment, including...

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January 6, 2026
Work Experience Reflection

Over the course of a week, I’ve learnt and improved many valuable skills at Freedman & Gopalan Solicitors like organisation, initiative and independence. I worked with a wonderful team who were able...

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January 1, 2026
Are Domestic Violence Laws Strong Enough in Australia

The domestic violences laws in Australia are not strong enough to fully address the issue. one in four women and one in fourteen men experienced intimate partner violence since age 15 have...

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December 31, 2025
Benefits and Challenges of Virtual Courtrooms

Since the COVID pandemic, contemporary forms of technologies have revolutionized many aspects of society, one of these being the legal profession. In particular, “virtual courtrooms” (or electronic hearings) have become popularized after...

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