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CASE STUDY: Property Settlement Consent Orders Needed Urgently
When separating and dividing assets, reaching agreement with your ex-partner is almost always best. If you can reach agreement on the division of your marital property, you can avoid going


Response to divorce: How to oppose a divorce
Discovering that your spouse wants a divorce is typically very painful, especially if you have been trying to save your marriage. Sometimes, you might strongly disagree about getting a divorce.


Urgent Parenting Application To Family Court: What To Be Aware Of
In an ideal world, all Family Court parenting applications would be dealt with urgently. After all, it’s best for arrangements for children to be made as quickly as possible after


A Guide To Unacceptable Risk In Family Law
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia recently revealed worrying data on just how common it now is to have risk factors such as family violence raised in family


De facto relationship property rights: Everything you need to know
The most recent Australian census data revealed that one in six Australian adults is living in a de facto or unmarried relationship. With de facto relationships so common, it’s a


Case study: Unilateral relocation amid family violence claims
There are two sides to every unilateral relocation story. Sometimes a parent has unilaterally relocated a child or children far away without the consent of the other parent. The left-behind


Case study: Property settlement involving elderly parties
One in six Australians these days is aged over 65, as our country’s population continues to age. With this increase in older Australians in recent decades has come an increase


Divorce vs Annulment: Differences and What Applies To You
In the Australian community, there are many misconceptions surrounding divorce and annulment. These two legal processes can be difficult to understand, and knowing which one is appropriate can further confuse


Case Study: Protecting a mother and child in a domestic violence situation
Domestic violence is a serious problem which impacts many Central Coast families. It is a major health and welfare issue, and it occurs across all ages, socioeconomic and demographic groups,