Legal News Sydney

A bill to merge the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court was approved in the Senate last week. The decision has proven controversial, with many stakeholders, including retired judges, opposing the merger...

If you have children and are going through a divorce, you may be required to obtain a Section 60I Certificate. But what is this mysterious legal document and why do you need...

  On 19 November, the Stronger Communities Legislation Amendment passed NSW Parliament, making significant reforms to the Criminal Procedure Act 1986. This is part of a broader reform of domestic violence legislation...

  A recent article in the Sydney Morning Herald, which you can read here, told stories of adult children who have 'divorced' their parents, which has led to further discussion about what...

  Navigating a parenting agreement that works well with both you and your co-parent can be difficult, especially during the festive season where things become more hectic. In addition, conflicting family traditions...

  With the upcoming Christmas holidays fast approaching (or not coming fast enough), many people find themselves in a new situation where they have recently separated, with the unresolved issue of what...

  “Should I Stay or Should I Go”, coincidentally a song played by a band called The Clash, is a question many parties ask when they separate, and both often think they...

  What happens if a person dies without a Will? When a person passes away without a Will, that person’s assets are distributed according to the laws of the state and not...

  Whilst COVID-19 has halted the entire aviation industry for the time being, it may be worthwhile to now sort out any issues relating to your child’s Passport, so you’ll be ready...