Family Law

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AND CUT! – THE USE OF VIDEO AND AUDIO RECORDINGS IN FAMILY LAW MATTERS

Smartphones and smart technology have permeated almost all aspects of our daily lives. It is easier than ever before to access and record information. Whilst most people use their smartphones to snap the perfect profile pic or record “home movies”; the use of recording technology is increasing prevalent in Family Law proceedings as people try […]

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CHANGES TO BINDING CHILD SUPPORT AGREEMENTS

CHANGES TO BINDING CHILD SUPPORT AGREEMENTS On 1 July 2018 amendments were made to the Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989 (Cth) (“the Act”) via the enactment of the Family Assistance and Child Support Legislation Amendment (Protecting Children) Act 2018. These amendments included a series of changes affecting Binding Child Support Agreements. In particular the amendments

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INHERITANCE AND FAMILY LAW

Often parties to a marriage or de facto relationship will receive an inheritance during the course of marriage or relationship, or following separation but prior to the parties completing a property settlement. In many instances the party receiving the inheritance will seek to quarantine the inheritance from the pool of assets subject to the property

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COVID-19 – RESTRICTIONS ON MOVEMENT AND CHANGEOVER OF CHILDREN IN NEW SOUTH WALES

“Do I have to conduct changeover in a pandemic? My ex is refusing to let me see my children because of coronavirus.” On 30 March 2020, the New South Wales State Government issued Government Gazette Number 65, setting out the public health restrictions on gatherings and movement as a result of Covid-19. The Gazette restricts

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