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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...

"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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

My week at Freedman and Gopalan has given me an incredibly valuable insight into the daily operations of a legal firm and what it means to work in a professional environment. Through...

Domestic violence is an ongoing problem in Australia with around 1 in 4 women (23%) and 1 in 14 men (7.3%) having experienced violence by an intimate partner since age 15. The...

Whether it is taking on your partner’s last name or wanting to legalise your nickname, below are the implications of changing your name.   Documentation Changing your name means that you must...