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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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