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How Is Child Support Assessed in NSW?
Read More: How Is Child Support Assessed in NSW?Child support plays a vital role in ensuring that children’s financial needs are met following a separation or divorce. In New South Wales (NSW), the child support system aims to provide a fair and consistent approach, ensuring both parents contribute to their children’s upbringing. Understanding how child support is assessed…
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What Assets Are Included in the Matrimonial Asset Pool?
Read More: What Assets Are Included in the Matrimonial Asset Pool?When going through a separation or divorce, one of the most common questions family lawyers receive is whether certain assets are exempt from division—particularly if they are not jointly owned with a former spouse. The reality is that, in most cases, all assets, whether individually or jointly owned, may be…
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Am I Required to Attend Mediation Before I Can Commence Court Proceedings in Australia?
Read More: Am I Required to Attend Mediation Before I Can Commence Court Proceedings in Australia?When dealing with family law disputes, many people wonder whether they must attend mediation before initiating court proceedings. In Australia, the Family Law Act 1975 requires parties to make a genuine effort to resolve disputes through family dispute resolution (FDR) before filing an application in the Federal Circuit and Family…
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Am I in a De Facto Relationship for Family Law Purposes?
Read More: Am I in a De Facto Relationship for Family Law Purposes?Understanding your legal rights in a de facto relationship is crucial, especially when it comes to family law matters such as property settlements and financial claims. If you are separating from your partner, it is essential to determine whether you qualify as being in a de facto relationship under Australian…
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Understanding the National Contravention List in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Read More: Understanding the National Contravention List in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of AustraliaWhat Is the National Contravention List? The National Contravention List is a specialized court process within the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) designed to address breaches (contraventions) of parenting orders. This streamlined process enables an application to be filed against a parent who fails to comply with…
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Pets as Companion Animals in Family Law: Key Amendments
Read More: Pets as Companion Animals in Family Law: Key AmendmentsIn November 2024, the Australian government passed the Family Law Amendment Bill 2024, introducing significant changes to how pets are treated in property disputes. These amendments, which come into effect in May 2025, recognize pets as more than just property and consider their emotional and psychological importance to families. Pets…
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Can I Change My Child’s Name After Separation or Divorce?
Read More: Can I Change My Child’s Name After Separation or Divorce?A common question parents ask after separation or divorce is whether they can change their child’s name. While it is possible, the process involves several legal and practical considerations, including whether both parents agree to the name change and whether it aligns with the child’s best interests. Changing Your Child’s…
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Understanding Spousal Maintenance
Read More: Understanding Spousal MaintenanceSpousal maintenance is a critical aspect of family law that comes into play following the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship. It refers to the financial support provided by one party to their former spouse or partner when the latter is unable to meet their living expenses through…
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Family Law Amendment Bill 2024: Key Reforms and Impacts
Read More: Family Law Amendment Bill 2024: Key Reforms and ImpactsThe Family Law Amendment Bill 2024 represents a landmark development in Australian family law, emphasizing protections for victims of family and domestic violence. Passed by the House of Representatives in August 2024 and the Senate on 29 November 2024, these reforms acknowledge the profound economic and emotional impacts of family…
