In family law disputes, parental alienation is often of the most critical concern, as it has the potential to invoke severe long-lasting...

Gillespe & Ngan [2023] FedCFamC1A 27 (20 March 2023) was an appeal of the primary judge’s decision to declare that no de facto...

Hays & Department of Communities and Justice [2023] FedCFamC1A 3 (16 January 2023) This was an appeal of the primary judge’s decision...

In Family Law litigation parenting relocation cases undoubtedly stand out as some of the most complex, emotional and challenging.

In Family Law proceedings pursuant to the Family Law Act 1975, the value of a company is usually determined by an expert valuation,...

Child Support Departure Order Application is a legal process in which one parent can ask the Court to change the amount of child support.

A Family Provision Claim is a legal application to challenge a Will, which usually must be made within 12 months of the person's death.

It is not uncommon when one party to a marriage or a de-facto relationship engages in a conduct resulting in negative contributions...

One of the most often overlooked issues after separation is a thorough examination of your Estate planning strategy and needs. Avoid...

Commencing on 1 September 2021 the newly established Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia is now a single point of entry for all...

If following separation, you are unable to meet your reasonable living expenses, you should consider making an application to the Court...

Our readers should note that Chief Justice William Alstergen of The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) has issued...

As you may be aware, Section 79 (for married couples) and Section 90SM (for de facto relationships) of the Family Law Act 1975 (The Act)...

COVID-19 pandemic has affected numerous aspects of our lives and its full impact on the Family Law remains to be seen. Practice...

Protecting your assets immediately after separation is often overlooked by our clients, as this is the time when the parties are at their...

At Surge Legal we frequently deal with all kinds of divorce matters ranging from standard applications to complex matters, even matters...

Property Division in Short-term Relationships For the purposes of family law, a relationship is usually characterised as a “short”...

In Blanding & Blanding [2016] FamCAFC 21 the Full Court of the Family Court of Australia considered an appeal by the father in relation...

When buying a property in Australia very few couples actually understand the two methods of joint ownership, nor are these methods...

In the last few months our office assisted a client with resolving his Family Law property and parenting matter out of Court by way of...