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Establishing a De Facto Relationship - Case Study
A case study of the recent judgement which examined the issues relating to the existence of a de facto relationship on appeal.

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Mar 164 min read
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Case Study - Marsh v Marsh [2014] FamCAFC 24
Case summary of Marsh v Marsh focusing on the significance of non-financial contributions post separation.

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Oct 7, 20243 min read


Family Law Amendment Bill 2023: Renewing Emphasis on the Best Interests of the Child
We review the recent amendments to the Family Law Act 1975, Family Law Amendment Bill 2023.

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Nov 4, 20233 min read
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Case Study - Gadhavi & Gadhavi [2023] FedCFamC1A 117
Case Study relating to a family law case involving serious family violence.

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Oct 10, 20233 min read


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Family Law Edition 2023
This article provides detailed answers to common questions regarding some Family Law issues.

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Aug 25, 20235 min read


Financial Disclosure in Family Law
This article explores the vital duty of financial disclosure in family law matters.

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Aug 1, 20234 min read
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Long Separation – Case Study of I & I [2005] FamCA 432
We delve into the complexities of family law regarding prolonged separations, highlighting the case of I & I as an example.

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Jul 20, 20233 min read
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Adequacy of Reasons – Case Study of Aitken & Aitken [2023] FedCFamC1A 69
This case highlights the importance of assessing financial capacity of the parties and providing clear reasons for judge's decisions.

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Jul 11, 20234 min read


DIY Divorce vs Hiring a Lawyer
DIY divorce, while initially seeming compelling and cost-effective, often leads to unexpected difficulties.

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Jul 4, 20234 min read


Divorce - Dispensing With Rules of Service
This article explores how Dispensation of Service in divorce cases necessitates exhaustive efforts to locate the untraceable spouse.

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Jun 27, 20233 min read


Costs Orders in Family Law - Case Study
This article provides a case study analysis to examine the complexities of obtaining costs orders in family law matters.

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Jun 22, 20233 min read


Family Reports in Parenting Matters
When it comes to family law parenting disputes, the court's primary concern is the best interests of the child/children. To make informed...

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Jun 15, 20235 min read


Jurisdictional Issues in Parenting Cases
This blog post examines some jurisdictional issues that arise in family law parenting matters involving overseas jurisdictions.

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Jun 6, 20234 min read
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Case Study - Gadzen & Simkin [2018] FamCAFC 218 – Why Limitation Periods Matter
This article discusses the importance of limitation periods when it comes to Family Law matters using a case study.

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May 31, 20233 min read


Social Media and Family Law: Often A Curse, Not A Blessing
This article explores the issue of social media in family law and provides practical tips to litigants on how to manage social media use.

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May 26, 20234 min read


Grandparents’ Rights to Custody
This article discusses the grandparents' legal rights and options regarding custody of grandchildren under the Family Law Act 1975.

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May 14, 20235 min read


Mediation in the Family Law Context
In Family Law property and parenting matters mediation is often a perfect opportunity to resolve complex disputes in a cost-effective manner

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May 11, 20233 min read


Self-Representation in Legal Proceedings
You may be familiar with the old adage: “a man who is his own lawyer, has a fool for a client”. The notorious and mind-boggling criminal...

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Apr 25, 20237 min read


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

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Apr 15, 20234 min read
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Case Study - Gillespe & Ngan [2023] – Existence of De Facto Relationship
Gillespe & Ngan [2023] FedCFamC1A 27 (20 March 2023) was an appeal of the primary judge’s decision to declare that no de facto...

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Apr 12, 20235 min read
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