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On 1 July 2023, the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Child Support Measures) Act 2023 (“the Amendment Act”) came into effect. The main purpose of the…

By Elizabeth Pathmaraj – Senior Associate Couples separate at all stages of life. On top of age factors, nobody is immune to just how unpredictable…

By Melissa Hine – Special Counsel Mediation is a form of dispute resolution available to separated parties. It is a confidential process, meaning that the…

There are many family law cases involving allegations of risk and/or family violence. The degree of risk varies between families. It is important that cases…

By Kate Wild – Senior Associate What is a non-commutable pension? A non-commutable pension is a superannuation entitlement that provides an income stream for the…

What is an Independent Children’s Lawyer? When a parenting matter is in Court and there are allegations of risk and/or family violence, the Court may…

By Cassandra Selvaggio – Principal Lawyer Caveats are a useful tool to protect real property until a dispute about ownership has been determined. However, they…

Family law matters can be complex and emotionally charged, so it’s important to take the right steps to achieve the best outcome. Here are some…

By Jennifer Zekirovska – Senior Associate On 30 January 2023, the Federal Government released the draft Family Law Amendment Bill 2023 (Bill). Its introduction is…