Insights

By Caitlin Elliott, Special Counsel Separated couples can usually come to an agreement about who stays in the family home and who moves out. Those…

First – congratulations. Family law separations, at the end of a marriage or a de facto relationship, can be really difficult. The fact that you…

By Caroline Khoury, Principal Negotiating arrangements for your children after the breakdown of your relationship can be a stressful and emotionally taxing experience. After weeks…

There are a number of different reasons why people may want to undertake DNA testing. It could be that: The Family Law Act allows the…

With busy lives and a lot to organise, we often delegate management of parts of our life where we can, particularly within a relationship. This…

The facts Mr Masson had been friends with Ms Parsons for many years. In 2006 Ms Parsons conceived a child referred to as “B” by…

Most people know that conversations they have with their lawyer are confidential. That means the lawyer cannot discuss the information given to them by the…

By Kate Wild, Special Counsel In the matter of Jabour[1], the Full Court of the Family Court considered, on appeal, a decision of the Federal…

In the midst of a family law separation, legal costs can be an added worry. But as with any professional service, the costs should be…