Tag: family law
Understanding Testamentary Capacity: Why Lawyers Ask So Many Questions
December 3, 2025
One of the most important legal requirements when making a will is that the person making the will (the testator) has testamentary capacity. This means ...
Read More → Undue Influence in Wills: What to Do If You Suspect Foul Play
December 3, 2025
Undue influence occurs when someone manipulates or pressures another person into preparing a will that doesn’t reflect their true wishes.
Read More → Informal Wills and Testamentary Capacity: Understanding the Essentials
November 6, 2025
Writing a will is crucial to ensure your wishes are followed after you pass away. However, not every will follows the standard legal process of ...
Read More → Practical Tips for Dealing With Informal Wills
November 6, 2025
When a loved one dies, handling their estate can be challenging, especially if they didn’t leave a formal will.
Read More → Who can Apply for a Domestic Violence Protection Order and How is it Done?
October 10, 2025
Everyone in Australia has the right to live without fear of violence or abuse. The Domestic and Violence Protection Act 2012 provides you with protection ...
Read More → Changes to Parental Responsibility: Understanding the Recent Amendments to the Family Law Act
September 5, 2025
The Family Law Act has undergone significant changes, effective 6 May 2024, which redefine parental responsibility in family law proceedings.
Read More → Appointed as Someone’s Attorney? Here’s What to Do Next
August 21, 2025
Being appointed as someone’s attorney under an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) is a profound gesture of trust. Whether for personal/health, financial matters or both, ...
Read More → Navigating New Family Law Amendments: A Guide for Recently Separated Parents
August 15, 2025
The recent amendments to the Family Law Act 1975, effective 6 May 2024, have brought significant changes to how parenting matters are decided in Australia. ...
Read More → Understanding the Rice v Asplund Rule: A Guide to Changing a Parenting Order
August 15, 2025
One of the most pivotal rules affecting parenting orders is the “Rice v Asplund Rule,” recently codified in the Family Law Act as section 65DAAA. ...
Read More → A Case Study: Navigating New Norms in Parental Responsibility
June 20, 2025
Recent changes to the Family Law Act clarify parental responsibility and aim to better support children’s best interests in family law matters.
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