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By Ann Northcote, Director of Farrar Gesini Dunn. In this month’s blog post, we look at whether or not there ever was a relationship for the purposes of the Family Law Act, and in particular property settlement and maintenance. The English language is still yet to have the perfect words...

How many times has this happened to you; you’re at a party with people that you are meeting for the first time, or you are having a quiet after work drink and you meet someone new, or your new hairdresser is making polite conversation with you, or you are even...

Surrogacy agreements are becoming more common in today’s society where the definition of a family is becoming more diverse than just the “nuclear family”.  The law around surrogacy in Australia is complex and different laws apply in different states and territories. In the ACT, commercial surrogacy agreements (where you pay...

Separating from your partner is a stressful experience, and the process can be overwhelming, but it is important to get advice from the right people as soon as you can, to make sure you are protected. Once you have your team in place, you will be able to explore all...

Ann Northcote advises on the things you can do to make separation smoother. Separation is a huge step. Sometimes, while dealing with the big issues, little things are left behind. Doing the right thing in small ways can make for an easier transition to living separately and also build some...

Kasey Fox tells you what NOT to do in a family law dispute I can’t guarantee that your family law matter will be smooth sailing, but if you follow these 10 Family Law Commandments, you will be more likely to achieve the outcome you desire. Thou shalt not take advice...