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Are Pre-Nups Worth The Paper They’re Written On?
Are pre-nuptial agreements, legally known as Binding Financial Agreements, worth the paper they are written on? It’s a question we often hear. Many...
What Is a Binding Financial Agreement?
What is a Binding Financial Agreement, and what benefits can it offer couples? A Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) is a legal agreement that allows...
Do You Need a Survey Report When Buying Property in NSW?
Buying a property in NSW? Find out what a survey report is, what it can reveal and whether you need one before exchanging contracts. Welcome to...
Collaborative Family Law: An Alternative to Court
Could collaborative family law provide a calmer alternative to resolving separation and family law matters through the courts? A 2024 Resolve...
Moving In Together? Are You in a De Facto Relationship?
Living together does not automatically mean you are in a de facto relationship. Under the Family Law Act 1975, a de facto relationship generally...
Family Law Reform Regarding Children – What You Need to Know
At the end of 2023, the Australian Parliament passed significant changes to the Australian family law system aimed at ensuring that the best...
Affordable break-ups – the sensible approach to dividing property
If you have recently separated, one of the concerns you will probably have is the size of your legal bill after your property matters are sorted....
What is SMART Separation? Separate without Court using Collaborative Family Law
What does...
Working “collaboratively” vs. Collaborative practice – What’s the difference?
There is a big difference. Many lawyers in traditional family law claim to “work collaboratively” with the other side in a matter. This may well be...
Family Law Property Settlements – The Myth of 50/50 – Is a 50/50 split the starting point?
Following the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship, it is common for separated parties to be unsure and therefore anxious about their...