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Certificate of Independent Legal Advice for your Binding Financial Agreement – The role of your Lawyer
A key requirement for a Binding Financial Agreement (also known as a “BFA”) to be enforceable is that each party must receive independent legal advice, which is formally confirmed through a signed statement (“Certificate of Independence”). But what does this mean in practice, and what exactly does a Lawyer do in this process?
Case Review: Australian Defence Force Duties and the Best Interests of the Child
The Full Court’s decision in Wendland & Wendland addressed the difficult balance between a parent’s military career in the Australian Defence Force (“ADF”) and a child’s need for routine and meaningful time with both parents.
New Social Media Ban for Minors: What is the impact on Separated Families?
Separated parents are now going to have to navigate the new social media restriction on minors. This restriction is going to impact both recently separated parents who are trying to sort out parenting arrangements as well as parents with existing arrangements, Parenting Plans or Orders.
Shinohara & Shinohara: What Accountants Need to Know About Addbacks After the 2024 Family Law Changes
More than ever before, after separation assets are at risk of disposal without recourse for the wronged spouse.
How to Minimise your Family Law Legal Fees
By implementing these strategies, you can significantly reduce your legal costs and achieve a more efficient and less stressful resolution of your Family Law matter.
What is the difference between Division 1 and Division 2 in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia?
Understanding which division your case falls under can help determine how the case will be handled in terms of procedure and timeline.
Dividing Property After a De Facto Relationship Ends: What You Need to Know
This article is for anyone who has been in a de facto relationship and is now separated or considering separation.
Family Court Proceedings: What to Do If You’ve Been Served
This article is for anyone who has received Family Law Court documents and needs clear guidance on their next steps.
I am concerned that my former partner will travel overseas with my child and not return – what can I do?
This article explains how parents can urgently protect their child from being taken overseas without consent through Watchlist Orders, passport injunctions, and Parenting Orders—and why engaging a Specialist Family Lawyer is crucial for success.
Changing a Child’s Name After Separation: Understanding your Legal Rights
A child’s name is an important part of their identity and changing it after separation is not always straightforward.
Why Is It Important to Know If You’re in a De Facto Relationship in Australian Family Law?
In Australian Family Law, knowing whether you are in a de facto relationship is crucial because it determines your legal rights and responsibilities if the relationship ends.
Military and Police personnel – two key considerations when navigating a parenting dispute and why you need an experienced Family Lawyer.
Being in the Military or Police or being the ex-spouse of someone in the Military or Police comes with a unique set of challenges, specifically when it comes to regular relocation.
