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Who can Apply for a Domestic Violence Protection Order and How is it Done?

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 ...
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What is a Caveat and Why Might You Need to Lodge One?

A caveat is a legal tool used to pause or prevent certain actions from happening without notifying the person who lodges it (called the caveator). ...
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Changes to Parental Responsibility: Understanding the Recent Amendments to the Family Law Act

The Family Law Act has undergone significant changes, effective 6 May 2024, which redefine parental responsibility in family law proceedings.
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Estate Administration: Key Considerations for Executors Before Final Distribution to Beneficiaries

Learn the key steps in estate administration. Our estate planning lawyers in Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Rockhampton & Hervey Bay can guide you.
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Navigating New Family Law Amendments: A Guide for Recently Separated Parents divorce

Navigating New Family Law Amendments: A Guide for Recently Separated Parents

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. ...
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Understanding the Rice v Asplund Rule: A Guide to Changing a Parenting Order divorce

Understanding the Rice v Asplund Rule: A Guide to Changing a Parenting Order

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. ...
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A Case Study: Navigating New Norms in Parental Responsibility divorce

A Case Study: Navigating New Norms in Parental Responsibility

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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Will the Independent Children’s Lawyer Meet My Child? Understanding the New Amendments to the Family Law Act

Changes to the Family Law Act now give children a stronger voice in family law matters. If you're navigating separation, here’s what to know about ...
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A Case Study: The Rice v Asplund Rule and Its Impact on Parenting Orders. This image is of a child wearing a green mask. divorce

A Case Study: The Rice v Asplund Rule and It’s Impact on Parenting Orders

Learn how the Rice v Asplund Rule impacts parenting orders and when courts can reconsider custody arrangements. Understand its legal implications in our case study.
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The Vital Role of Counselling in Surrogacy: Navigating the Emotional Terrain family law

The Vital Role of Counselling in Surrogacy: Navigating the Emotional Terrain

Surrogacy is an emotional journey, not just a legal process. In Queensland, counselling is essential for support, guidance, and resilience for all involved.
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