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Understanding the Divorce Application Process in Australia
Going through a divorce can be one of life’s most emotionally and legally challenging experiences. If you’re considering ending your marriage, understanding how the divorce application process works is a crucial first step. From separation rules to court filings, this...
Major Reforms in Family Law June 2025 for property matters: What Separating Couples Need to Know!
If you're separating or considering separation, new changes to Australia’s Family Law Act—effective from 10 June 2025—could significantly impact how property settlements are handled, especially in situations involving financial and economic abuse as a form of domestic...
Buying a Property? Don’t Skip the Pre-Settlement Inspection
Purchasing a property is a significant undertaking. One crucial step in the process that should not be overlooked is the pre-settlement inspection. This involves the buyer inspecting the property just prior to completing the purchase. In this article, we explore the...
Common misconceptions about estate planning
An estate plan involves more than signing a Will and leaving it in a safe place. An effective estate plan requires consideration of several matters and ongoing review to ensure it reflects your testamentary wishes and covers unexpected events. In this article we look...
First steps after separation – some practical considerations
The breakdown of a relationship, whether by choice or circumstance, can be complex and challenging. In Australia, the Family Law Act 1975 sets out the legal framework for divorce, the division of property and parenting arrangements after a relationship breaks down. An...
Family Law Amendment Act 2023: A Guide for Parents Navigating Parenting Changes in 2024
The Family Law Amendment Act 2023, effective from May 6, 2024, introduces major updates to Australia’s family law, affecting how the Federal Circuit and Family Court approach parenting matters. This guide outlines what separated or divorcing parents should know about...
Women in Law Awards 2024: Press Release
Why it is vital to have an Enduring Power of Attorney!
Professional Estate Lawyers on Brisbane’s Northside It is often stated that an Enduring Power of Attorney is one of the most important documents to have when you are alive. A will is a document that comes into effect when you die. However, what happens when you are...
Division of property after short relationship
Professional Family Lawyers on Brisbane’s Northside When all items of property are known and the values of all property calculated, property is divided between the parties in certain proportions. The proportion each party receives depends on how much they have...
What to do when a break up occurs! Brisbane’s Family Lawyers
Separated, what next? People do not necessarily realise the first steps to take that when they break up from their spouse or partner in terms of how to sort out the property and their parenting matters. “ This can often be one of the most difficult and stressful times...