Family Law and Divorce

Definiitions and Key Differences Between ADVOs, AVOs, Exclusion Orders and Prohibition Orders in New South Wales law.

Families often face situations where Parenting Orders issued overseas must be recognised and enforced in Australia. This article explores the conditions under which overseas Parenting Orders can be enforceable in Australia.

Financial abuse is a form of domestic violence that can significantly impact family law matters, including divorce and separation, in Australia. It involves controlling a person’s ability to acquire, use, and maintain financial resources, thereby trapping the victim in a situation of dependency and undermining their autonomy.

Family provision is a legal recourse designed to ensure that adequate provision is made from a deceased person’s estate for the maintenance, education, or advancement in life of eligible individuals. These claims are particularly relevant in cases where a will does not adequately provide for certain family members or dependents, raising questions of fairness and rightful entitlements.

A guide to the most common reasons for challenging a will, covering Capacity, Coercion, Improper Execution and Family Provision and more.

The perception of trusts in Family Law may be on the brink of change following the recent ruling in Woodcock & Woodcock [2021]. The Court was asked to determine whether a beneficiary’s interest in a discretionary trust could be considered an asset included in the joint asset pool of the parties.

When getting divorced, if your household income is larger than $250,000 a year or your total net worth is over $2.5 million combined? You’ll need someone more specific than a general divorce solicitor.

Even when divorces are amicable, a divorce lawyer should always be used to ensure that the division of assets is fair and legal – especially in Australia, where the law around property division can be complicated.

Usually, to obtain a passport for a child under the age of 18 years, both parents or any other person who has parental responsibility for that child must provide consent by signing the child’s passport application. But what can you do if the kid’s other parent is absent, hard to reach or just being difficult?