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Grandparents often play a central role in a child’s life, providing emotional support, stability, cultural connection, practical care and, in some cases, full-time parenting. When family relationships break down—whether through separation, estrangement,...

Divorce can often have a significant impact on business owners as their business and personal life are often connected. In Australia, property settlements regarding family law are regulated by the Family Law...

What’s expert evidence? Expert evidence is a testimony given provided by a qualified specialist to assist the court in understanding matters beyond the ordinary knowledge of a jury. It is opinion evidence...

In this family law matter, the Full Court dismissed a mother’s appeal against temporary (interlocutory) parenting orders. These orders changed the living arrangements for a four-year-old child, moving the child’s residence from...

Family law disputes often arise during some of the most stressful periods of a person’s life. Issues relating to divorce, child custody, family violence matters and property settlements can trigger or worsen...

When parents separate, a proposed move to a new town, interstate, or overseas can quickly become a legal flashpoint, particularly where the move affects the other parent’s time with the children. In...

Why They Matter and What Happens If You Don’t Comply Disclosure obligations are a cornerstone of family law proceedings in Australia. Whether you are negotiating a property settlement, seeking spousal maintenance, or...

Each year on International Women’s Day, the world pauses to recognise the achievements, resilience and influence of women across every part of society. It is a day that honours progress while also reminding...

Cross-border family law disputes are increasingly common in our globalised world, particularly between Australia and India. The recent decision of the Delhi Family Court in Shikhar Dhawan v Aesha Dhawan provides valuable...