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Review of Family Courts by Commonwealth Government

The Attorney General has announced a long overdue review of the family law system.  It is something that we have been advocating for some time as we have seen that the system is now failing families.  There are many reasons why, not the least…
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Your Top Co-Parenting Questions Answered

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Sharing & Caring parenting after separation

An article by Randal Binnie. Having practiced family law for almost 25 years, I have seen many changes in the Family Law Act, predominantly concerning children. At the time of the commencement of the Family Law Act in 1976 we lived in…

The Magic of Mediation

I have had more than one lawyer say to me “Let’s see what magic you can do today”. They were talking about how mediation results in agreement. Is it magic? Well no, but it is amazing how seemingly uncompromising positions can ultimately…
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SEPARATING PEACEFULLY

DANGERS OF CONTINUING COHABITATION AFTER SEPARATION AND THE EFFECTS ON CHILDREN. What have you been advised to do? There is potential danger and injury to the physical and mental health of both the parties and their children where they choose to continue to live in a state of anxiousness and
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SUPERANNUATION – IT’S MINE! WELL ACTUALLY IT PROBABLY ISN’T ALL YOURS.

How is superannuation treated under the Family Law Act? Can I get an adjustment of our superannuation in our property settlement? The quick answer is that superannuation is like any other property either of you may have in your name or in joint name
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DO GRANDPARENTS HAVE SPECIAL ENTITLEMENTS TO SPEND TIME WITH OR COMMUNICATE WITH GRANDCHILDREN?

The short answer is yes, the Family Law Act specifically recognises grandparents. In year 2006 the Family Law Act 1975 recognised the importance of the role that grandparents often play in a grandchild’s life and the right of a grandchild to spend time on a regular basis with grandparents who are significant to their care, welfare and development.
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LOTTO CASE – HUSBAND KEEPS ENTIRE LOTTO WIN

The recent decided case of Elford says much more than the headline on Nine MSN of 5 April 2016. The headline read (LINK TO ARTICLE) Divorced Man to keep entire lotto win despite long marriage.