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In a significant move to address the pervasive issue of domestic violence, the Coalition government has pledged a $90 million package that includes the creation of a national register for offenders and...

Pets are considered property and a shared asset in the eyes of the law, however, they are not mentioned in the Family Law Act 1975. In most cases, the Courts will make...

The obligations and rights of parties are outlined in formal agreements through contract terms. Terms can either be express or implied.   Express Terms refer to terms which are explicitly outlined in...

Domestic violence victims can often feel unheard and not helped, both throughout and after their experiences, and often feel like they don’t know where to look to seek assistance. But help is...

After a divorce or separation, parties may come to an agreement regarding their property and/or parenting matter, and they can seek the advice and help of family lawyers to aid them in...

A Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows an individual (the principal) to appoint another person (the attorney) to make decisions relating to financial matters, property and healthcare if the...

“Being on the same financial page with your partner isn’t just about avoiding fights over who forgot to pay the Netflix bill. It’s a window into a shared vision of your future:...

Considering Superannuation In family law disputes, superannuation would be considered a property and an asset that can be divided between both parties. The Family Law Act 1975 allows the Family Court to...

What is Contribution Splitting? Contribution splitting refers to the process where an individual’s superannuation contributions can be transferred to a spouse or spouse equivalent’s superannuation fund. The contributions that can be split...