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Do I Need To Bring A Lawyer To Mediation?
There are different types of mediation and not all of them require a lawyer to attend. In some circumstances, however, it may be helpful for ...
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What is the Role of a Mediator?
When you have decided that mediation is appropriate for your matter and you have prepared and are ready to attend at mediation, it is important ...
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Understanding Estate Administration: Navigating Digital Assets
When we think of estate administration, we often imagine dealing with physical assets like homes, cars, and bank accounts. However, in our increasingly digital world, ...
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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
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
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
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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