When someone passes away, their estate (their money, property and belongings they leave behind) is usually divided among their loved ones according to their will or the law. But what happens if a family member has been estranged – meaning…
Feel like you’ve been unfairly excluded or not adequately provided for in a Will? Challenging a Will is possible if you believe it is not legally valid under certain grounds for contention, or the financial needs of a dependent have…
Family structures are changing as the legislation around same-sex Family Law evolves and solidifies. In Australia, members of the LGBTIQA+ community can now get married, raise children and separate with many of the same legal protections as heterosexual couples. However,…
Successes & failures: recent family provision claim cases in NSW By Johanna Woodland Although the Court encourages settlement, many family provision claim cases still go to final hearing. Below are a few recent family provision claims cases in NSW which…
Parenting Arrangements for Separated Parents during COVID-19 Are you a separated parent who has Court Orders setting out the arrangements for the care of your child? Parenting Orders (whether put in place by consent, or after a Court case), are…
With the current restrictions around social gatherings and personal contact due to Coronavirus or Covid-19, we understand that some people may be struggling to navigate their co-parenting relationship issues. The Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia has…
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