Publications

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 [...]

Far too many people die without a valid Will. Studies suggest that at least 45% of people in Australia die without a valid Will. On top of that number there are many people who have a valid Will [...]

An online presence is now imperative for many businesses, with most businesses having an online presence either through a website dedicated to their business, or through social media platforms. [...]

Shakespeare wrote that ‘all the world’s a stage’ and this is never truer than in the world of social media.  Technological advancements in the past few years has seen an exponential growth in [...]

Under The Family Law Rules Amendment (2018 Measures No.1) Rules 2018 the Judges of the Family Court of Australia have approved significant amendments to the Family Law Rules, which will come into [...]

Although typically family law property disputes are between married or de facto partners, in an age where it is common for parents (and other family members) to provide financial support to the [...]

In a recent Judgment handed down by Justice Robert Benjamin of the Family Court, two solicitors were referred to the Office of the Legal Services Commissioner (the Regulatory body for solicitors) [...]

On 30 November 2017 the Full Court of the Family Court of Australia handed down its much anticipated judgment in Re Kelvin.  In this case, the Full Court considered the necessity for Court [...]

Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but what happens to the friendship between a girl and her diamond ring when the engagement is called off? While an engagement ring is often a relatively low [...]

When you receive a Child Support Assessment it is easy to think that the amount assessed per month, is the dollar amount you are entitled to receive, and will receive. However, in some [...]