

Estrangement Isn’t an Automatic Bar — Re Estate Mitchell
Re Estate Mitchell [2026] NSWSC 516 — adult children cut from a ~$2.37m estate after estrangement still won NSW family provision. Not an automatic bar.
4 hours ago


Can an ADVO Protect Children Who Witnessed Domestic Abuse? Lessons from MR v R
We examine a case of MR v R [2026] NSWDC 28, which confirms that dismissed DV charges don’t end an ADVO, and children exposed to or witnessing abuse can still be protected persons.
Sep 11


Consent Orders vs Binding Financial Agreement in NSW: Which Should You Use After Separation?
Consent Orders vs Binding Financial Agreement in NSW — speed, cost, privacy, transfer duty and when each fits after separation. Free 20-min consult.
Sep 6


When Finance Falls Through: A Lesson for Buyers
A failed $3.7 million property purchase, a forfeited $370,000 deposit, and a buyer who couldn't convince the Supreme Court to return it. It's a timely reminder that in NSW, your finance needs to be locked in before you sign, because when a deal collapses, getting your deposit back is far harder than you might think
Aug 19



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