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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…

The recent matter of Loverdos & Bonner (2022) FedCFamC1A 174, saw a father successfully appeal a primary judge’s orders that allowed the mother to relocate…

Family violence and property For people who find themselves in a parenting dispute following separation, it is usually no surprise that family violence is a…

By Jennifer Zekirovska – Senior Associate The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Court) is the independent umpire and decision maker when separated parents…

By Jennifer Zekirovska In the recent case of Grunseth & Wighton [2022] FedCFamC1A 132, the Full Court of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of…