Australia: Separating from your partner: how often can I see my children and what are my rights? – Kells
The court will always focus on the best interests of the children as opposed to the rights of the parents to see their children.
The court will always focus on the best interests of the children as opposed to the rights of the parents to see their children.
A carefully drafted financial agreement (also called a prenup) can be useful for a spouse wanting to protect their wealth.
Some things you should consider for your Will, and the life events that indicate you should review your Will.
Having an up to date enduring power of attorney is important for everyone, especially people who are members of an SMSF.
In both England and Australia, courts can alter a will if reasonable financial provision has not been made for children.
Signing a financial agreement after marriage is a much safer option when the wedding date is only days or weeks away.
Parents are the experts for their children so it is usually preferable for parents to make decisions about the children.
Explanation of what is a de facto relationship.
Options for affecting palatable living arrangements for divorcing couples.
A recent case illustrates the need for effective forward-planning to save farming families time and costs later.
The rules around electronic signing of documents across Australia remains fragmented and uncertain in many jurisdictions.
The illegitimate son applied to the Supreme Court for a family provision order to obtain a share of his father’s estate.
Clients may ask for a case guardian to be appointed for their ex in the hope that this could help resolve the matter.
The division of assets upon separation depends on circumstances and contributions by the parties during the marriage.
This recent Family Court decision is a reminder of the cornerstone of parenting cases: the best interests of the child.
The death of a loved one at home is traumatic as compared to death in a care facility where trained staff can assist.
The Federal Circuit Court introduced the Priority Property Pool Regime to deal with less complex Family Law cases .
If you seek to execute a document electronically, it is important to be aware of the position under the relevant governing law.
Parties to a separation or divorce should try to always remain both commercial and realistic in settlement negotiations.
What options does a person have when they have a DPO placed upon them? Discussed here & includes a hypothetical case.