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What is undue influence towards a Will-maker?

13 June 2022

If you have suspicions that a vulnerable or elderly family member has been unduly influenced in drafting or changing their Will, you may wish to challenge the Will’s validity on this basis.

Difference between a binding and limited child support agreement

Differences between a Binding Child Support Agreement and a Limited Child Support Agreement

30 May 2022

When parents separate, one parent may be liable to pay child support to the other party. There are two types of child support agreement; binding and limited. This blog explores the differences between the two.

Parenting coordination in family law matters

16 May 2022

Parenting coordination is a collaborative dispute resolution process in which parents engage the assistance of a ‘parenting coordinator’ to assist them in resolving the day-to-day issues that can arise when co-parenting.

Parental alienation in Australian family law cases

Parental alienation and family law

02 May 2022

While many children with separated parents maintain good and positive relationships with both parents, some can become resistant or estranged from one parent. In extreme cases, this can be referred to as ‘parental alienation’.

How is inheritance treated in family law property settlement?

How does inheritance effect my property settlement?

18 April 2022

This article explores the various ways inheritance may be treated in property settlement negotiations, given that family law courts have significant discretion in the area.

Are the views of the child considered in family law?

21 March 2022

Generally, the views of the child can be considered in family law matters under certain circumstances. This blog explores in when and how they are given consideration.

Equal shared parental responsibility versus sole parental responsibility

What is parental responsibility?

07 March 2022

In family law, parental responsibility means all the duties, powers, and responsibilities parents have in relation to their children. This blog explores the key differences between ‘equal shared parental responsibility' and ‘sole parental responsibility’.

Are the options to revisit property settlement years later?

Can I claim more assets years after separation or divorce?

21 February 2022

Here, we explore the purpose and implications of formally recording your property settlement and the risks that may arise if you do not finalise all financial ties with your ex-partner.

Estate planning for blended families

14 February 2022

Wills for blended families take into consideration scenarios where you’ve separated and subsequently re-partnered, and you have children from a previous relationship and/or children/stepchildren with your current partner.

Who can see a person’s Will in Victoria?

07 February 2022

In this article, we look at who is entitled to see a Will of a deceased person, how they access that Will and their legal recourse if access to the Will is being obstructed.

When can you serve family law documents via social media?

Can I serve my family law documents by social media?

31 January 2022

In this article, we explore whether the service of family law documents through social media is allowed by the Courts and if so, under what circumstances.

Your duty of full and frank disclosure in family law

Disclosure in family law matters

17 January 2022

Disclosure is a term used in family law proceedings that basically means providing all relevant information and documents to the other party. It is sometimes referred to as ‘full and frank disclosure’, and parties have an obligation to provide disclosure in both financial and parenting matters.