A valid Will determines how your estate is dealt with after you die. Your Will can appoint an appropriate family member or trusted friend to administer your estate (your executor), nominate guardians for young children, determine who will receive your assets and give direction for specific funeral and burial arrangements. Without a Will, the finalisation… Read More
The important question about sperm donorship and who is a parent has been addressed by the High Court recently when it handed down one of the most eagerly awaited decisions in family law. The Court was faced with a question of whether the biological mother and her wife were considered to be the legal parents… Read More
When parties separate, it is common that one party will need to move out of the family home. In some cases, parties are able to continue to live separated and under the one roof until they finalise their property settlement and begin their new lives. However, in most cases, particularly where there is a history… Read More
Time limits matter. This should be read by anyone involved in family law proceedings who have property. We were successful in a recent property settlement case when we acted for the de-facto wife in a matter where the de-facto husband sought to file his application for a property settlement out of time. The facts The… Read More
A common question we receive from our clients, especially in cases involving domestic and family violence, is “Am I allowed to move?” This is a very tricky question to answer. We need to consider that the Court is concerned with what is in the best interests of the child and when making a decision about… Read More