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Relocation issues in family law - Family Law Melbourne - Smith Family Law

Relocation issues in family law

Relocation cases involve a party who wishes to move with the child/children to another country, state or region and they have not been able to get the consent of the other party.
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Australian Family Law - When does my relationship become ‘de facto’? Smith Family Law Melbourne

When does my relationship become 'de facto'?

There are a number of ways people determine whether or not they are in a de facto relationship. People can agree as to if and when they consider themselves to be in a ‘de facto’ relationship, while sometimes people become ‘de facto’ without formally agreeing or officially labelling themselves as such.
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Changes to Divorce Applications from 10 June 2025

Changes to Divorce Applications from 10 June 2025

The Family Law Amendment Act, which comes into effect from 10 June 2025, contains a number of amendments that will alter the Family Law Act and change the way the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia deal with applications for divorce.
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Family law changes for property matters from June 2025

Family law changes for property matters from June 2025

The Family Law Amendment Act contains a number of amendments that will alter the Family Law Act and change the way the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia approach property matters. In this blog, we explore the major changes to the Act and how they may impact your family law property matter.
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What is elder financial abuse and how can it be prevented?

What is elder financial abuse and how to prevent it?

Financial elder abuse is an illegal or improper use of an elderly person’s property or finances. This article looks at ways in which it is often perpetrated, as well as ways it can be prevented.
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