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  • The Twelve Days of Family Law: A Holiday Guide from your Family Lawyer

    Ah, the holiday season! A time when we dream of “Silent Night”—but let’s face it, for many families, it’s more like “Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, chaos all the way!” If you’re navigating separation, the holidays can feel like a never-ending bittersweet ballad.

  • Property settlement after breaking up: separation date and de facto time limits

    When a marriage breaks up or de facto couple’s relationship ends, the date upon which this separation occurs is a critical date when contemplating any property settlement. Resolving how the couple's property, assets and liabilities will be divided is a process governed by the Family Law Act 1975 and in the case of de facto [...]