What’s in a name?
“I don’t believe a rose would be as nice if it was called a thistle or a skunk cabbage.” - LM Montgomery Changing…
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School Holiday Time
“I have had a holiday, and I’d like to take it up professionally” - Kylie Minogue In 2006, amendments were made…
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Family law and caveats
According to the Real Property Act, a person who claims a legal or equitable estate or interest in land (‘caveator’) can lodge…
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It’s mine, I got it after we broke up
In family law disputes it is a common misconception that an inheritance or other large sum received after separation will be…
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Thorne v Kennedy [2017] HCA 49
Background The parties met over the internet in 2006. Ms Thorne, an Eastern European woman, was 36 years old and was living…
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No ring, not binding? De facto relationships and family law
When parties separate, whether they be married or in a de facto relationship, the same laws apply in relation to the…
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Relocating children overseas after divorce
In Brief As more families become “international” many are faced with the dilemma that on divorce (or separation) one partner…
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How to find a family lawyer and make the most of your first conference
In Brief Selecting a family lawyer is not a simple matter; you don’t take the first you find in your internet search…
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Death of ‘special contributions’
In Brief For a long time, there has been a debate in the family courts between those who believe that a court needs…
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Spouse Maintenance — FAQs
In Brief- What is Spouse Maintenance? Spouse maintenance is money paid by one spouse or de facto partner to the…
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