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Farms are often considered as more than just real estate by those who own and work them. In many cases they are passed down through
Firstly, I appreciate that discussions about family violence can be a trigger for many people. Please make sure you feel comfortable proceeding before reading this
Over time two primary models for mediation in relation to parenting disputes: the traditional (and still most common) model is “child focused” mediation but there
For the first time the High Court of Australia will have a majority female bench, and it only took 121 years! On 29 September 2022,
Superannuation can often be a couple’s biggest investment asset. Until recently there was an inability for separated de facto couples in Western Australia to include
Few things can be more stressful for children than when their parents separate. Given the significant role that grandparents play in a child’s life, being
Pre-Covid, the Hunter Valley Family Law Practitioners Association held an annual Family Law Conference that attracted family law practitioners from throughout the state to listen
Last time I wrote about mediation – what it is and how it works. This time I thought I would cover off on the many
Disputes about whether a parent can move their children away from their usual place of residence can be one of the most difficult areas of
Mullane and Lindsay acknowledges the Traditional Indigenous Custodians of the land on which we work and we pay respects to Elders; past, present and emerging.
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