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Welcome to the Mondaq Family and Matrimonial homepage, here you will find thought leadership articles, podcasts, videos and webinars providing insights covering topics such as Divorce, Family Law, Wills and Estate Planning.

It depends – Can my superannuation death benefit be paid to my grandchildren?

Transcript & link to video discussing where the grandchildren fit in regarding you superannuation death benefit.

Australia Family

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Cooper Grace Ward

Understanding divorce regret

Guide is here to help you make sense of and cope with divorce regret.

Australia Family

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Unified Lawyers

Doctrine of Exoneration: Meaning and Application

It's an equitable principle that can protect one party from being unfairly burdened with a debt they didn't agree to.

Australia Family

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Unified Lawyers

Can grandparents apply for custody?

By law, grandparents are recognised as significant people in a child's life & hence can apply for parenting orders.

Australia Family

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Mellor Olsson Lawyers

Five reasons a Family Lawyer is a NEED, not an option

Australia Family

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Coleman Greig Lawyers

"This farm will be yours one day" – High Court Lessons about proprietary estoppel

Australia Family

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McCabes

Are legal settlements taxable income in Australia? What you must know

Australia Family

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Justice Family Lawyers

How to leave an abusive relationship: Legal steps and support

Australia Family

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Justice Family Lawyers

Problems with Prenuptial Agreements in Family Law: What you must know

Australia Family

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Justice Family Lawyers

Postnuptial Agreements in Australia: What it is and what it covers

Australia Family

JF

Justice Family Lawyers

Cost of making a Will in NSW

Australia Family

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JB Solicitors

Cohabitation Agreements: How Can This Help Save Your Assets?

Australia Family

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JB Solicitors

What Does Child Support Cover in Victoria?

Australia Family

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JB Solicitors

Family Law Mediation Questions: Ask Your Solicitor Today

Australia Family

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JB Solicitors

2025 Federal Budget And Australian Immigration

Australia Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

What To Expect In 2025: Employment Law In Australia

Australia Employment

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Ius Laboris

BFA Family Law Basics 2025

Australia Family

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JB Solicitors

Australia's New Skills In Demand Visa | National Innovation Visa | Core Skills Occupation List

Australia Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

YouTuber Yung Filly charged with raping woman in Australia

Australia Criminal

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

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Doctrine of Exoneration: Meaning and Application

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Can grandparents apply for custody?

By law, grandparents are recognised as significant people in a child's life & hence can apply for parenting orders.

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Problems with Prenuptial Agreements in Family Law: What you must know

Problems with prenuptial agreements can cause serious issues if not properly handled.

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Postnuptial Agreements in Australia: What it is and what it covers

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Cohabitation Agreements: How Can This Help Save Your Assets?

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What Does Child Support Cover in Victoria?

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Family Law Mediation Questions: Ask Your Solicitor Today

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Alternatives to Divorce for Older Couples

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It depends – Can I apply for a passport for my child without the other parent's consent?

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Divorce

Understanding divorce regret

Guide is here to help you make sense of and cope with divorce regret.

Australia Family

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Doctrine of Exoneration: Meaning and Application

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Five reasons a Family Lawyer is a NEED, not an option

If you have recently separated here are 5 reasons you need to engage an experienced family lawyer right away.

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Coleman Greig Lawyers

Are legal settlements taxable income in Australia? What you must know

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Justice Family Lawyers

How to leave an abusive relationship: Legal steps and support

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Justice Family Lawyers

Cohabitation Agreements: How Can This Help Save Your Assets?

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JB Solicitors

What Does Child Support Cover in Victoria?

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Family Law Mediation Questions: Ask Your Solicitor Today

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JB Solicitors

Alternatives to Divorce for Older Couples

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Unified Lawyers

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

It depends – Can my superannuation death benefit be paid to my grandchildren?

Transcript & link to video discussing where the grandchildren fit in regarding you superannuation death benefit.

Australia Family

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

"This farm will be yours one day" – High Court Lessons about proprietary estoppel

Recent decision highlights the importance of making clear oral promises to prospective beneficiaries regarding the distribution of assets.

Australia Family

M

McCabes

Cost of making a Will in NSW

Discusses the different ways you can go about making a will & the costs associated.

Australia Family

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JB Solicitors

A homemade Will headache – untangling Re Negrean; Borbil v Borbil [2025] QSC 66

Australia Family

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Bartier Perry

Superannuation Death Benefits: Are Your Loved Ones Protected?

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Kalus Kenny Intelex

Private Client Comparative Guide

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Kalus Kenny Intelex

Deceased estate dilemma: What if the Will is missing?

Australia Family

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Piper Alderman

Executor of a Will: Challenges and solutions

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Clifford Gouldson Lawyers

When can I receive my share of an estate?

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Cooper Grace Ward

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BFA Family Law Basics 2025

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JB Solicitors

What happens to your inheritance in a divorce or separation?

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PCL Lawyers

Home Affairs and the Tribunal Should Provide Logical Reasons for Their Decisions

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Roam Migration Law

Intermingling and your family law matter

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Cooper Grace Ward

It Depends – Family trust change of trustee (part 4 – assets)

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Cooper Grace Ward

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