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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...

Embarking on the journey of marriage or de facto relationship often comes with many financial decisions. One of the most significant decisions involves the ownership of property. Adding your spouse or de facto partner to your existing property title is common practice but it is not a decision to be taken lightly. It can have profound implications on tax, estate planning and, even your relationship with your partner.

FGD is proud to welcome the list of below individuals to the Partnership. The title and responsibility change for these individuals reflects the leadership, dedication, and hard work they have consistently demonstrated over time. In line with FGDs commitment to doing things differently, we are pleased to highlight that this...

On Thursday 14 November, FGD held our annual charity golf day in support of Fearless Women at the Federal Golf Club in Canberra. Whilst the weather apps predicted rain & thunderstorms, Canberra turned on the most specular sunny day for the event.

We are excited to inform you that FGD has moved premises right across the road to Suite 2/29-33 Orlando St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450.

We are very proud to have sponsored the 20th National Family Law Conference in Perth last week! A total of 15 solicitors from our offices in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne and Coffs Harbour attended the Conference, which was a great success. The conference is a gathering of judges, politicians, family lawyers...

It is not uncommon for parents to want to take their children on holidays overseas. Obviously, such holidays provide an opportunity for a child to be exposed to a different culture and a different way of life but most importantly, an opportunity to spend quality time together and have fun! During a relationship, arranging overseas travel is generally an exciting and uncomplicated issue. However, when parents have separated it can become extremely complicated and stressful.

Family Law property orders can attract exemptions from stamp duty, Capital Gains Tax (CGT), and other taxes and duties, provided they are carefully drafted, satisfy the relevant taxation laws, and importantly, are strictly complied with. Failing to comply with the precise terms of the Family Law orders can result in...

Recently I saw numerous headlines pop up in my news feed about a new parenting case. Some headlines included "Birth mum loses to Sperm donor in landmark custody case", and "Sperm donor wins custody of child over birth mother in landmark case".

Binding Financial Agreements (colloquially known as “pre-nups”) have historically been used by older people who are entering into second or subsequent relationships and want to protect their wealth. They are becoming increasingly more common among younger people- particularly where one or both parties to a relationship have been gifted or...

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.

In Australia, Binding Financial Agreements (BFAs), colloquially known as prenups, are becoming more common, particularly for people who are in a second de facto relationship or marriage and those receiving gifts from their parents to purchase a first home. Couples are far more likely to see eye-to-eye at the start...