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27/02/2024

Do I need a Will? What happens if I don’t have one?

Making a will is something most people have on their to do list. Not everyone gets around to it though. It is estimated that about 50% of Australians die without a valid Will. Do you need a Will? The short answer is yes.

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16/02/2024

We don’t care what you say, we love Valentine’s Day

FGD have had a very busy & loved filled week celebrating Valentine’s Day across our Canberra, Sydney & Melbourne offices! We know you are probably wondering, why on earth would we celebrate such a day being a Family Law Firm?! Well, we like to think outside the box not only...

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25/01/2024

FGD is coming to Coffs Harbour (and not just for a holiday)

We are thrilled to announce the opening of an FGD Coffs Office at 3/27 Orlando Street Coffs Harbour. The office will be headed up by our Gillian Hunter who is a Coffs Local.   Our latest offering in the mid North Coast brings us to FGD office number four and we...

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10/01/2024

What to Expect and How to Prepare for Your First Meeting With a Family Lawyer

The decision to meet with a family lawyer may not be an easy one and it may seem daunting or confronting. People often come to us feeling dejected, powerless, or overwhelmed. You may feel the same way, and you may even worry that seeing a lawyer will make things worse and be very expensive.

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05/12/2023

No Stamp Duty on all ACT Off-the-Plan Townhouses and Apartments for Owner-Occupier Purchases up to $800,000

The ACT Government is supporting homebuyers in Canberra by increasing the stamp duty concession for off-the-plan purchases to include unit-titled townhouses and apartments valued up to $800,000.

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15/11/2023

Christmas Day and the Holidays After Separation or Divorce – Tips for Parents on Splitting Time and Making Arrangements for Children

The school holidays and in particular Christmas is a busy time of year in the family law world. The first Christmas holidays after a separation can be the hardest to navigate as parents try to develop a new normal.

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31/10/2023

Proposed Changes to Surrogacy Laws in the ACT Coming Soon

Long awaited changes to surrogacy laws in the ACT have been proposed today. The Parentage (Surrogacy) Amendment Bill 2023 was introduced to the Legislative Assembly this morning.

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26/10/2023

Melbourne Office Move

Our FGD Melbourne office was opened in 2011, since then we have welcomed many new staff members and have outgrown the space. We are excited to announce that we are moving from Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne to our beautiful new office space at Suite 3, Level 15/385 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000.

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29/09/2023

FGD Welcomes Gillian Hunter to the Directorship

Farrar Gesini Dunn is excited to announce the recent promotion of Gillian Hunter to the Directorship. Gillian brings empathy to her practice and is focused on preserving relationships in the resolution of disputes, where possible.

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22/09/2023

FGD Golf Day 2023

Yesterday FGD welcomed over 100 golfers in support of Fearless Women to our annual Charity Golf Day at Federal Golf Club. We are very pleased to announce that we have raised an FGD record breaking amount of $25,263 for Fearless Women. We couldn’t have done it without the support of all our players and amazing sponsor

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07/09/2023

Does getting married revoke a Will? The effects of marriage on a Will in Australia

It is estimated that approximately 50% of people will die without a valid Will in place. This probably comes down to a combination of avoiding thinking about uncomfortable topics and life being too busy. Not everyone who dies without a Will does so intentionally. Some people actually make the effort...

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11/08/2023

Common Mistakes People Make in Family Law Matters

Going through a separation from your partner or spouse can be the most stressful and difficult time in a person's life. We are here to make it as easy as possible by helping you along the way and ensuring that the arrangements for your children are appropriate and your financial future is secure.

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20/07/2023

Prenuptial Agreement Lawyers in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra – What is a Financial Agreement (pre nup), and why do I need one?

In Australia, Binding Financial Agreements, colloquially known as pre nups, are becoming more common, particularly for people who are beginning or in a second relationship or marriage. You are far more likely to see eye-to-eye at the start of the relationship to reach an agreement about what happens if and...

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06/07/2023

New Family Court Fees and Costs From 1 July 2023

The Court has announced new fees effective from 1 July 2023, and as family lawyers have come to expect, there have been increases to the fees across the board. The following table outlines some of the difference in fees pre and post 1 July 2023:

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30/06/2023

Farewell Ann Northcote

We bid farewell to Ann Northcote, a director and one of our earliest employees at FGD since it's inception in 1995 as she takes on her next role… retirement. Over the past 28 years Ann has worked at FGD, she has had an incredible journey from an employee to a trusted business partner. Her retirement is a well-deserved reward for years of hard work and dedication.

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23/06/2023

Post-separation Contributions – What Happens to Property and Income Acquired After Separation

When a relationship breaks down, dividing up property between you and your ex-partner can be a difficult and confusing task. This task can be made even more confusing when you consider contributions which occur after separation. Finalising your property matter can take time and your circumstances will not always be...

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06/06/2023

What are the Consequences if Someone Breaches a Parenting Order?

What is a breach? A breach (or contravention) of a parenting order occurs when a party to an Order: intentionally fails to comply with the order; or makes no reasonable attempt to comply with the order; or intentionally prevents someone else from complying with the order; or helps someone else...

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19/05/2023

The Upside of Separation

To put it mildly, separating from a partner is a daunting concept. It puts a full stop on life as you know it and can feel like free falling into an unknown future. There are many things to consider and initially, the questions outweigh the answers.

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05/05/2023

Fighting for LGBTIQ clients in the family law space

It’s been nearly one year since the launch of our LGBTIQ Legal Service and we have been overwhelmed by the support we have received both from the legal community and our clients. Through this service we have been able to assist and engage with members of the LGBTIQ community and...

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14/04/2023

Child and Family Specialist at Farrar Gesini Dunn

At FGD, we care about YOU, not just your legal needs. We are proud to do things differently. That’s why we have pioneered a unique role – but essential in our view – in a law firm.

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04/04/2023

Easter – how do we split time with the children now that we’ve split up?

It is common for families to struggle to agree on how significant holidays such as Easter or Christmas should be spent, whether it be for specific family traditions or who's side of the family they should spend the holiday with. If you're recently separated, this can make any holiday season even more challenging. Struggles like this occur even in families that are not separated!

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28/03/2023

Consent Orders or Financial Agreement – What do I choose?

Autumn is a time of change, shedding the old for the new. For newly separated families, the symbolism is apt. By Autumn, newly separated couples have navigated through the Summer holidays and Christmas season, and started back at work. For the first time, they have had to figure out how...

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23/03/2023

Harmony Week

This week is Harmony Week in Australia! As one of the world's most successful multicultural countries, Harmony Week helps celebrate Australia's diversity. This week is about celebrating diversity, inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians. Did you know that in Australia, approximately 17.5% of Australians are of Asian descent and another 3.3% of Australians identify as Indigenous?

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14/02/2023

Haydn Marsh

Haydn passed away peacefully, 9.02.2023. Haydn was an amazing human, he showed empathy, concern for others and always strived to do the right thing. He will be missed greatly by everyone at FGD and our thoughts are with Rehana, Xavier and his family at this devastating time.

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07/02/2023

Happy Valentine’s Day

On behalf of everyone at FGD, Happy Valentine's Day! This Valentine's Day we wanted to remind you that FGD would relish in helping you out of any pickles or jams you find yourself in. We are pleased to be partnering with Cornersmith who echo our commitment to innovation and Going Green.

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01/02/2023

Back to School Tips for Separated and Divorced Parents

Maybe your kids are heading back to school after an enjoyable holiday break, or maybe you’re one of the millions of Aussie parents who has a child who is a first timer for big school. Either way, if you are a single parent who is co-parenting with your ex, getting everyone (including yourselves) prepared for the first day of school can be a little stressful.

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12/01/2023

New Year Resolutions for Separated Parents

We are all familiar with New Year Resolutions. They mark the end of the year that has been and invite reflection and evaluation. They date stamp the start of something new and prompt us to identify what is important to us in life and what we wish to focus on in the coming year.

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14/12/2022

Doyle’s Guide Family Law Rising Stars – Canberra, 2023

The family law team at Farrar Gesini Dunn is proud to announce that Nicholas Smith and Anastasios Keramianakis have been featured in the Doyle’s Guide Rising Stars category for 2023. Congratulations Nick and Tassi!

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29/11/2022

Are Dads Entitled to Equal Custody?

Following separation, it’s common for parents to think in terms of what they’re entitled to when it comes to sharing custody of the kids. While the world has come a long way in equalising parental responsibilities between men and women, the way this question normally materialises is whether dads have equal rights to mums.

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03/11/2022

Can My Ex Come Back To The Family Home After Final Separation?

In most cases “separation” occurs when one person moves out of the family home. Usually the person who moves out doesn’t expect it to be the last time they ever set foot in the place they called home. But often it is when a family violence order is in place....

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25/10/2022

FGD Golf Day 2022

Ahead of our FGD Charity Golf Day last Thursday, the rain forecast was looking grim. All of us at FGD had our fingers and toes crossed for a beautiful day, and for the second year in a row, our wish was granted! This year we continued to support Karinya House...

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14/10/2022

Why Make a Will When It Can Just Be Challenged Anyway?

We are often asked the question, “Why make a Will when it can just be challenged anyway? It seems like courts do not uphold a person’s wishes even if there is a Will, so why bother?” You should definitely make a Will for many reasons. Most importantly, so that your...

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28/09/2022

FGD X HCFL Welcome Event

We have been so thrilled to welcome the Hamish Cummings Family Lawyers team into the FGD family. We officially welcomed them by hosting a celebration in our FGD Sydney office. We shared bubbles and nibbles and toasted to Kate Kensell & Julie Nessworthy joining the directorship. They have been such...

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13/09/2022

Preeminent lawyer for Wills, Estates and Succession Planning – Doyle’s Guide

The Wills and Estates team at Farrar Gesini Dunn is pleased to announce that we have been recognised again in the respected Doyle’s Guide Listings for 2022. Our Estates Director, Timothy Morton, has been personally recognised as a Preeminent lawyer for Wills, Estates and Succession Planning and a Leading Lawyer in...

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12/09/2022

19th National Family Law Conference

After endless lockdowns, mask wearing, working from home and the other fun aspects of Covid-19, the Family Law Section 19th Family Law Conference had finally arrived on 14 August 2022. Only 4 rescheduled dates later, we finally arrived! A number of our FGD staff from the Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney...

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09/09/2022

Who Pays the Mortgage, Bills and Other Expenses After Separation?

One of the biggest considerations when parties separate is who will pay the mortgage and other expenses in the intervening period before parties reach an agreement. Generally, these expenses don’t stop when two people separate- and parties to a relationship which has broken down often see a drastic increase in...

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19/08/2022

ACT Law Firm of the Year Finalists 2022

Farrar Gesini Dunn are pleased and excited to announce that we are finalists in the ACT Law Society’s 2022 ACT Law Firm of the Year. The ACT Firm of the Year recognises the efforts of local firms in contributing to access to justice, to innovative legal technology, to a healthy...

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25/07/2022

FGD X ANU Moot

The ANU Family Law Course ran over the winter break. FGD were pleased to partner with ANU to assist students with understanding how litigation works from a family law perspective. To begin FGD Director and ANU Alum, Haydn Marsh, presented a workshop to the students on advocacy. He taught the...

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13/07/2022

Will A Family Trust Protect Assets In A Divorce Property Settlement?

Are trust assets up for grabs when it comes to family law property settlements? It has long been established that the answer to this question depends on the facts and circumstances of each case. The outcome of a leading High Court case in 2008 (Kennon v Spry [2008] HCA 56)...

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23/06/2022

FGD Welcomes Julie Nessworthy and Kate Kensell from Hamish Cumming Family Lawyers

From 1 July 2022, Hamish Cumming Family Lawyers will be joining the Farrar Gesini Dunn team at their Sydney office located at 2 Bligh Street Sydney.  We are excited about this next chapter and the benefits this will provide all of our clients. Kate Kensell and Julie Nessworthy have made...

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26/05/2022

How to Help a Friend or Family Member Going Through Separation or Divorce – 6 Tips to Be a Super Support Person

We all know someone who has been through a separation, many of us have experienced it ourselves. Separation from a significant partner can be lifechanging. It is an incredibly challenging period and comes with strong emotions, grief and loss, fear, worry, never ending questions and, often, conflict with the ex-partner....

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19/05/2022

Our Pledge – LGBTIQ Domestic Violence

A staggering 1 in 2 LGBTIQ people will experience Domestic or Family Violence in their lifetime.  Studies have shown that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex and Queer (LGBTIQ) people are not only more likely to experience family violence, but less likely to recognise, report and receive appropriate support in response....

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11/05/2022

LGBTIQ Legal Service

FGD are proud to announce, we are launching an LGBTIQ Legal Service. Recurrent enquiries into Australia’s family law system have found glaring issues with respect to the recognition of evolving LGBTIQ issues and access to justice for LGBTIQ identifying people. One of the key concerns is that the Family Law...

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29/04/2022

Relocation and Interim Relocation with Children in Australia

You’re going through a separation and want to move interstate with your kids. If you’ve commenced Court proceedings to work things out with your ex this is usually called a relocation case. If you’re thinking about relocating with children you should obtain specialist legal advice.

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31/03/2022

FGD Cairns Conference

At FGD, our purpose is to represent and empower people with compassion and innovation. It is important for us to reflect on our purpose to create new ways to show up for our people, clients and community. This focus on reflection was the key driver of the firm’s most recent conference in Cairns.

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04/03/2022

Considering Separating? Just Separated? What do you need to ask your family lawyer?

It is natural to think that some of the first questions you should ask your family lawyer are: What does the law say should happen in relation to my children? What does the law say should happen in relation to our property and finances?

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14/02/2022

FGD Valentine’s Day 2022

With close to a million viewers every episode over 9 seasons, Married at First Sight (MAFS) has made its way into households across the nation, and in particular quite a few right here in the FGD team (some say viewers, some say fanatics). With MAFS popularity, lockdowns, working from home...

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21/01/2022

How do I get a copy of a Will and who is entitled to obtain a copy of a Will in Australia?

The death of a family member is distressing. Dealing with a challenge to a Will, family contesting to a Will, or uncertainty about what the Will means can compound that grief. Our clients will often come in to see us not knowing what the Will says or what the previous...

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17/12/2021

A New Years’ Resolution – Separating Amicably

The Christmas season is said to be one of the most joyful times of the year, however any good family lawyer will likely report otherwise. With immense pressure on families both socially and financially, it is unsurprising that this season is one of the busiest times of the year for the family law sector. Without wanting to sound like ‘The Grinch who stole Christmas’, the end of year holiday period has proven to be the catalyst of many relationship breakdowns.

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08/12/2021

Time Limits and Family Provision Claims

Those who are considering challenging a will by making a family provision claim need to be aware that time limits apply within which their application must be made. Each State and Territory has its own legislation governing family provision claims. Some jurisdictions run the time from the date of death while others run the time from the date of the grant of probate or letters of administration.

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16/11/2021

Rising Star in Wills, Estates, and Succession Planning in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory

The Wills and Estates team at Farrar Gesini Dunn is pleased to announce that we have been further recognised in the respected Doyle’s Guide Listing for 2021, and for the first time in the Rising Stars category. Jessica Win is a brilliant young lawyer in our Wills and Estates team....

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12/11/2021

FGD Golf Day 2021

Everyone at FGD was holding their breaths after the excitement of restrictions lifting and the day being able to go ahead. We were all watching the dreary forecast but nevertheless, the showers cleared and the day went ahead…. There were 93 players out on the course who were welcomed by Esther Bogaart (Karinya House Vice President of the Committee) who reminded us of the important work that Karinya House do.

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05/11/2021

Farewell Juliette Ford

We bid farewell to Juliette Ford, a director of FGD since 2001, as she takes on a role with The Office for Family Safety, Community Services Directorate. This role has provided her an amazing opportunity to embrace work that allows her to continue to utilise all of her legal, strategic thinking, mediation and collaboration skills in a systemic advocacy and policy space. This form of advocacy has always been something that Juliette has been passionate about, and we support her decision to continue this opportunity, and so we wish her all the best as she retires from the FGD Partnership.

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13/10/2021

Do Children Have a Say in Care Arrangements After Separation or Divorce?

As family law practitioners we deal with a large number of matters which center around care arrangements for children. In those matters, one of the questions most often asked by a parent is ‘When do the wishes of the children become relevant?’ Our response, as is usually the case in family law...

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23/09/2021

The new Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia – what does the Court merger mean for me?

The ‘court merger’ represents the bringing together of the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia into a unified structure called the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.   Under legislation which passed through Parliament on 18 February 2021,* the Australian Government has introduced structural...

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03/09/2021

Leading Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyers – Canberra, 2021

The Wills and Estates team at Farrar Gesini Dunn is pleased to announce that we have been recognised again in the respected Doyle’s Guide Listings for 2021. Our Estates Director, Timothy Morton, has been personally recognised as a Preeminent lawyer for Wills, Estates and Succession Planning and a Leading Lawyer...

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18/08/2021

Buying Real Estate with your Partner – Do I need a Prenup (Binding Financial Agreement)?

Buying Real Estate with your partner, particularly if it’s your first home, can be an exciting time. However, it is also a very large commitment and comes with significant financial and legal ramifications. It also raises a number of questions for you as a couple that not everyone takes the...

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01/07/2021

FGD Congratulates Newest Directors

The current FGD Directors are excited to announce that Ramya Balachandren and Haydn Marsh will be joining the partnership from 1 July 2021. Haydn and Ramya bring with them a wealth of knowledge and expertise in family law. We are excited for them to be leading the future of FGD...

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16/06/2021

Denis William Farrar awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in the Queens Birthday Awards

We are excited to be able to congratulate founding partner, Denis Farrar, who was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in the Queens Birthday Awards yesterday. Denis’ award was for service to the law. He became a lawyer in 1976 and formed Farrar Gesini Dunn in 1995. He...

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12/05/2021

Who is a Legal Parent in IVF Procedures? | Family Law and Fertility

In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) essentially means that an egg is fertilized outside the body and is then implanted into the uterus. It is basically any way (medically assisted or not) by which a woman becomes pregnant other than by having sexual intercourse. So, who is a legal parent in IVF procedures?

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21/04/2021

Divorce in Australia – Who Gets What?

You’ve probably heard the statistic that 1 in 3 marriages in Australia end in divorce. Most people know someone close to them who has had their marriage break down and have probably heard every story on the spectrum.

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26/03/2021

Holding Cryptocurrencies in your Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF)

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are getting more media attention, and are also emerging as a new asset class. We observe a growing number of people who trade and hold cryptocurrency as part of their investment portfolio.

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05/03/2021

International Women’s Day 2021

International Women’s Day is coming up next Monday and, although we aren’t hosting any celebratory events at FGD this year, the day is one that we are really proud to reflect on and acknowledge.

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18/02/2021

Collaborative Family Law Firms Unite To Help Clients Caught Up In The Family Law System

Phelps Reid Foster Johnson Lawyers are thrilled to announce that Olivia Gesini has returned to collaborative family law practice as a member of their team. Farrar Gesini Dunn (of which Olivia was a founding partner in 1995) welcome and support Olivia in this endeavour and are equally excited about what this announcement means for clients caught up in the family law system who wish to find a better way to separate.

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04/02/2021

Settle by Sunday

We understand that a separation can be an emotionally and financially turbulent time; and the thought of spending weeks, months, or even years fight through Court can be terrifying. ‘Settle by Sunday‘ is a robust and intensive settlement negotiation that occurs over a weekend, taking conflict and delay out of a separation to reach a resolution.

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15/12/2020

2021 Victorian Family Law Rankings [Doyles Guide]

After receiving recognition for our Canberra Family Lawyers last week, we are pleased to announce that Farrar Gesini Dunn’s Frank Chila from our Melbourne Family Law Team has also been recognised as a Recommended Lawyer on Doyles Guide in the category Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers – Melbourne, 2021. Congratulations...

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04/12/2020

2021 ACT Family Law Rankings [Doyles Guide]

We are proud to announce that our Family Law Team has once again been acknowledged by the esteemed Doyles Guide in the following categories: Leading Family & Divorce Law Firms – Canberra, 2021 Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers – Canberra, 2021 Leading Parenting, Custody & Children’s Matters Lawyers – Canberra,...

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19/11/2020

Separation and Divorce – What Happens to Monetary Gifts and Loans from Parents or Family Members during Property Settlement?

A gift of money from a family member or friend can help you realise your financial goals. But, if these monetary gifts are received during a relationship that later breaks down, how are these kinds of gifts treated?  Disputes may arise between separated parties as to whether the money was...

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06/11/2020

FGD Golf Day 2020

On Thursday 29 October Farrar Gesini Dunn hosted 148 players for our Annual Charity Golf Day at Federal Golf Club. Despite a wet week and the ever changing Covid-19 related restrictions we were able to gather together to support and raise much needed funds for Karinya House. As of lunch...

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23/10/2020

Application for Consent Orders

In most cases when people reach a property agreement, we recommend that they formalise it by Consent Orders. Consent Orders are made by a Registrar of the Court. That process happens ‘in Chambers’, so it is an administrative process that doesn’t require an attendance. When you file your Consent Orders,...

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06/10/2020

Varying Final Parenting Orders – Every Family Law Journey to Final Parenting Orders is Different.

Every family law journey to final parenting Orders is different. Some parties agree more easily than others, and enter into Consent Orders. Others take a more challenging path through the legal system, and have Orders made by the Court as a result of a Final Hearing. Whichever your path, Final...

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08/09/2020

Facebook, Social Media and Family Law Proceedings – Don’t Post, Like, Comment or Share anything about your Ex!

In 2020, more than ever before, social media and digital communications are being used as evidence in Family Law proceedings. Given the COVID19 Pandemic, people are more commonly resorting to technology and social media to communicate with each other. 4 common mistakes people make: Assuming it is private Just because...

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20/08/2020

Shared Care, Co-Parenting and Developing a Parental Alliance

Shared care is something that many parents wish they had, but for some it seems like an unachievable goal, particularly after a messy separation. But in some cases, if both parents are able to put aside their differences and work together, shared care can work very well. For shared care...

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14/08/2020

Farrar Gesini Dunn’s team has been recognised again in the prestigious Doyle’s Guide listing for 2020.

We are pleased to announce that the Farrar Gesini Dunn’s team has been recognised again in the prestigious Doyle’s Guide listing for 2020. We have been recognised at the highest levels ever since the list was published for the ACT. Farrar Gesini Dunn’s Estates Director, Timothy Morton, has been personally...

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12/08/2020

Covid-19 – Electronic Signing and Remote Witnessing of Legal Documents via Audio-visual Link

Given the unprecedented times we are experiencing, we all reflect on our lives and whether we have done enough to ensure our plans are robust to withstand an uncertain future.  This may include one’s estate planning. In our article in these uncertain times we have got you covered, we outlined...

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05/08/2020

Choosing The Right Family Lawyer

If I had written this article five years ago it would have said – when selecting a family lawyer choose one that is confident, knows the law well, has a good reputation and a winning record (or something like that). Now I have been practicing as a family lawyer for...

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10/07/2020

How to Protect Yourself if Your Ex is Cyberstalking You

As a Family Lawyer, we come across lots of different forms of domestic violence. Some of those forms are more obvious, like physical or verbal abuse. Occasionally, we hear from clients who are terrified because they have good reasons to believe that their ex is stalking them by tracking their...

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03/07/2020

How to Divide Property During a Divorce

The Court first considers whether or not it is just and equitable for the Court to make any orders at all. In most cases, this test is readily established (for example, when parties have joint assets accumulated over the course of a relationship that need to be divided to effect a settlement).

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03/06/2020

Farewell Kathryn Heuer

Recently, we bid farewell and good luck to Kathryn Heuer, who has been a director of FGD since 2005. Having practised in both family and estates law since 1989, the breadth and depth of her expertise has ensured her reputation as a highly regarded legal practitioner in all matters relating...

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22/05/2020

Urgent Parenting Cases During Covid-19

How are the Courts dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic? The Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit Court of Australia have recently released directions about urgent family law applications filed in their Courts as a direct result of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). If your parenting issue has...

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17/04/2020

Family and criminal law interplay: you need a master in your corner.

You’ve probably heard the phrase ‘jack of all trades but master of none’ before.  Sometimes you need a master: a specialist in a particular area that is an expert in that field. In the areas of family law and criminal law having a master in your corner is essential. The...

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16/04/2020

Challenging a Will in the Australian Capital Territory

A key concept in the law of Wills is the freedom to divide your estate as you see fit. In the ACT, if a willmaker had capacity to make a Will, intended the document to be a Will, knew and approved of the Will’s contents, and was not subject to...

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27/03/2020

Parenting After Separation: The COVID-19 Edition

At FGD we understand that the current living arrangements are tough on parents and children – and particularly those from families with separated parents. In order to help you arm yourself with some information and hopefully avoid conflict over the coming days and weeks we have put together some answers...

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17/03/2020

A message from FGD CEO on our response to Covid-19

FGD always has the health and well-being of our employees, clients and communities at the front of mind, however at this uncertain time with the now escalating COVID-19 health crisis, I wanted to touch base personally. This is an uncertain and worrying time for us all. Whilst we do not...

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15/11/2019

Do grandparents have rights?

By Kasey Fox Family Lawyer Kasey Fox discusses what the law says about the rights of grandparents to have a relationship with their grandchildren Do grandparents have rights? Recently, while watching a reality tv show (don’t judge me) I heard someone arguing about “Grandparent’s Rights”. A short while later, another...

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06/11/2019

2019 FGD Golf Day Wrap Up

Rewind to last Friday, 1 November 2019. To set the scene, it was a beautiful Canberra day, 31 degrees with a slight breeze under the huge trees at Federal Golf Club a crowd had gathered together polishing up their golf clubs and dousing themselves in sunscreen preparing for an afternoon...

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04/10/2019

Farrar Gesini Dunn’s Estates Team Recognised Again in Doyle’s Guide

We have built and developed our practice to offer the highest quality legal advice in the areas of Wills, estate planning, probate and estate administration. We are committed to doing things differently and providing the kinds of services our clients want.

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