Does my ‘special skill’ entitle me to receive more from my property settlement?
Imagine this scenario… The high earning businessman Throughout the course of his fifteen-year marriage, the husband has solidified himself as a successful entrepreneur in the business world, with business...
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Common questions asked about property settlements after separation
FAQs What is the difference between a property settlement and a divorce? A divorce and a property settlement are two different legal processes. A property settlement is the formal...
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Moving with children after separation – video
Video Transcript Matthew Carney: Good morning. My name’s Matthew Carney, Senior Lawyer and Accredited Family Law Specialist with Turnbull Hill Lawyers. Today, we’ll be talking about relocation with children...
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Family Reports in Parenting Proceedings
When a parenting dispute is before a Court, the presiding judge will often order that a Family Report be produced. A Family Report is a document written by a...
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When a couple separates, who gets to remain living in the family home?
Orders for ‘sole occupancy’ or ‘exclusive occupancy’ of the family home It is a common case that after the breakdown of a relationship, one party will voluntarily move out...
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NSW puts an end to ‘forced transgender divorces’
NSW puts an end to ‘forced transgender divorces’ NSW has scrapped the requirement that a married transgender person must divorce before registering their change of sex. Yesterday, the NSW...
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What is the difference between parenting plans and consent orders?
What is the difference between parenting plans and consent orders? What is a parenting plan? A parenting plan is a written and signed voluntary agreement between parties. A parenting...
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How the court views a parent’s struggle with drug or alcohol abuse
How the court views a parent’s struggle with drug and/or alcohol abuse A parent’s struggle with drug or alcohol abuse can have a hugely detrimental impact on their relationship...
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Family Court and Federal Circuit Court to merge
Family Court and Federal Circuit Court to merge A new Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCA) is to be established and will be operational from 1 January...
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Married overseas and no marriage certificate, can you divorce in Australia?
Married overseas and no marriage certificate, can you divorce in Australia? Short answer. Yes. How? Read on to find out. An Application for Divorce in Australia is made to...
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