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What To Know Before Applying For Divorce

Applying for divorce in Australia? Learn about eligibility, separation requirements, and key legal steps. Understand the process with ease.
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What Is A Binding Financial Agreement?

Understand the importance of Binding Financial Agreements (BFAs), their enforceability under Australian law, and what actions you can take.
Seperation
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Marriage Separation in Australia: Key Legal Insights and Practical Tips

Wondering how separation works in Australia? Get clear, step-by-step guidance on what “separation” really means, how to protect your finance
Recusals
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Recusal in Family Law: The “Double Might” Test and the Duty to Sit

How recusal works in Australian family law, why the “double might” test matters, and how a judge’s duty to sit balances against impartiality
International Law
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How Australian Courts Decide Jurisdiction in Family Law Matters Across Australia and Overseas

Discover how Australian courts handle jurisdiction in family law cases involving overseas matters. Key legal tests explained.
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Can I Reopen My Case If the Court’s Judgment Is Delayed Due to New Evidence?

Discover if you can reopen a case when a court’s judgment is delayed and new evidence emerges. Learn about the criteria and considerations i
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Understanding Summary Dismissal and Summary Decrees in Family Law

Learn about Section 102QAB of the Family Law Act 1975, which outlines the circumstances for summary dismissal and summary decrees in family
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Understanding the Decree of Nullity: Grounds and Legal Implications

Learn about applying for a Decree of Nullity under Section 51 of the Marriage Act. Discover the legal grounds for declaring a marriage void,
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Issue of Risk in Family Court Proceedings

In all parenting cases before the Federal Circuit and Family Court, parties are required to file a Notice of Child Abuse Family Violence or
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How Does The Court Consider The Value Of The Asset Pool?

Learn how courts handle asset valuation and division during family law disputes, including the single and two-pool approaches.
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How Can I Get Orders About My Pet After Separation?

When couples separate, disputes over pet custody can arise. Courts have sometimes ruled that pets are considered property. find out more.
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How can I change Final Parenting Orders?

Learn about section 65DAAA in the Family Law Act 1975 and its impact on revising final parenting orders to ensure children's best interests.
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Understanding Interim and Interlocutory Orders in Family Law

Learn about the importance of legal advice, necessary applications, and the types of interim hearings.
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How can I get the family business valued for my divorce proceedings?

Discover the key methods for valuing a business, including asset, income, and market-based valuations.
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What is a Barrister and why do I need a Barrister for my hearing?

Barristers are typically retained by a solicitor to provide legal representation in legal matters, and may also provide written advice on sp
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What To Know Before Applying For Divorce

Learn all there is to know before applying for a divorce in Australia.
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What’s Changing in the Family Law Act in 2024?

The Australian Family Law landscape is set to undergo significant transformations with the passing of the Family Law Amendment Act 2023.
Property Settlements
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Is It Possible To Set Aside Final Property Orders Under Australian Law?

Divorce processes, often fraught with many legal and emotional complexities, are resolved by parties reaching a Final Agreement on a Consent

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