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How can I pay my bills or support my children during a family law settlement? My partner earns more than me, how can I compete with them financially? How can I pay my legal fees when I don’t [...]

  On 11 July 2019, McCallum J of the Supreme Court of NSW handed down her judgment in O’Neill v Fairfax Media Publications Pty Ltd (No 2) [2019] NSWSC 655. The Court held that the Sydney Morning [...]

What to do if you have been issued with a bankruptcy notice, and what happens if you become a bankrupt What do I do if I have received a bankruptcy notice? After receiving a bankruptcy notice, [...]

A key aspect of trade mark ownership is identifying the correct owner of the trade mark. If the person or entity named as the trade mark owner is not the actual owner of the trade mark, the trade [...]

What does the Supreme Court consider when an adult makes a claim for family provision from their parent’s estate where they have either been excluded from a Will, or left what they consider to be [...]

On 21 November 2018, the NSW Parliament passed the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Amendment Act 2018 (NSW) (Amended Act). The Amended Act is due to commence on 21 October [...]

  Once Orders are made, either by the Court or the consent of the parties, in relation to the care and living arrangements for children, they are final. Orders made only be varied if either both [...]

The saying goes “it takes a village to raise a child.” It is therefore unsurprising that the breakdown of a relationship does not just impact the parties involved, it can have a far-reaching [...]

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 [...]

WHAT IS PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT IN FAMILY LAW? Parental responsibility is a frequently used term in family law, but what does it really mean and why is it important when [...]