Separated couples who cannot resolve parenting or financial matters through agreement can apply for interim orders in the Federal Circuit Court. In some complex cases, they may apply in the Family Court. Interim orders are temporary orders. Courts usually make them urgently. They remain in place until the final hearing. Even though they are temporary,…
Family law proceedings can become very stressful. The last thing you should be worrying about is exorbitant legal fees. However, your family law fees do not necessarily have to become a burden. We have provided our top 10 tips on ways in which you can keep your legal fees reasonable! Although family law proceedings can…
Most of us appreciate the importance of making a Will and having an estate plan that sets out how we want to provide for our loved ones when we die. If, like many Australians, you belong to a blended family, estate planning becomes more complex. You need to address the competing interests of children from…
Separating parents must arrange the future care, welfare and development of their children. These arrangements are often formalised in parenting orders endorsed by the Court. If the parties cannot agree, the Court makes the orders. In all cases, the arrangements must serve the best interests of the children. What parenting orders include Parenting orders are…
If you know someone who is being sentenced in Court and they ask you for a character reference, do you know what to do? The purpose of a character reference for someone who has pleaded guilty to a criminal or traffic offence is to bring details of their good character to the Court’s attention. In…
Many couples separate on good terms. This is positive, especially when children are involved. Separation is still difficult, but cooperation can help both parties move forward. Some ex-partners agree informally on how to divide property. However, failing to formalise a property settlement can create serious risks. This is especially true where assets, debts, or pre-existing…
Social services organisations in Australia have predicted an increase in family violence during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Job loss, financial stress, and social isolation have placed significant pressure on many households. Family violence has always been a serious issue. However, it can become more difficult during lockdowns and self-isolation. Usual safe spaces such as schools,…
It is with great excitement that we welcome our new lawyer Kamila Savage to our team. Kamila has more than two decades experience in practising law in Poland and Germany along with working as a consultant for major European and British Corporations and specialises in Civil Litigation, Intervention Orders, Property Matters, Intellectual Property and Criminal…
When a partner or loved one passes away, there are many things to deal with. Property ownership is often overlooked, but it is one of the most important issues to resolve. Property ownership determines what happens to a home after death. The outcome depends on how the property is held and whether a valid Will…
When someone close to you passes away, there are a few important legal steps that need to happen to ensure the deceased’s wishes are carried out correctly. Even if the person who passed away had a Will, the process is not always as simple as following its instructions. If they owned significant assets or property…