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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.

The Importance Of Specialist Family Law Advice When Dealing With Family Violence

The Court is now explicitly required to consider the effect of family violence when determining what orders to make for a property settlement.

Australia Family

CG

Coleman Greig Lawyers

It depends – Should my superannuation death benefit be paid to my estate, to be dealt with under my Will?

Transcript & link to video on whether your super death benefit should go to your estate under your Will.

Australia Family

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Adult child maintenance in Australia: a complete guide

Adult child maintenance allows financial support to continue after age 18 for those who are still dependent due to study, disability or hardship.

Australia Family

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Unified Lawyers

Recognising the legal red flags: when to refer clients to a family lawyer

Discusses common risk-based indicators that a client should seek legal advice from a family lawyer.

Australia Family

MO

Mellor Olsson Lawyers

Understanding Spousal Maintenance: Who Pays And Why?

Australia Family

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Justice Family Lawyers

Can You Get Divorced Without A Property Settlement?

Australia Family

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Justice Family Lawyers

What to Expect During a Final Hearing in the Family Court

Australia Family

JF

Justice Family Lawyers

How To Handle Parenting Disputes When Communication Breaks Down

Australia Family

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Justice Family Lawyers

Can Grandparents Apply for Custody or Visitation Rights in Australia?

Australia Family

JF

Justice Family Lawyers

How To Stop a Recovery Order From Your Ex Spouse

Australia Family

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JB Solicitors

Marital Home Rights: What Do I Get After a Breakup?

Australia Family

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JB Solicitors

Divorce Checklist Australia: Do You Have Everything You Need?

Australia Family

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JB Solicitors

How Many Marriages End in Divorce: The Recent Numbers

Australia Family

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JB Solicitors

Court Ordered Drug and Alcohol Testing in Family Law

Australia Family

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Unified Lawyers

It depends – Trust vesting

Australia Commercial

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

A Key Issue For The Federal Election 2025

Australia Immigration

IL

Interstaff Immigration Agency

Fraud and corruption – how crisis management can help

Australia Commercial

BP

Bartier Perry

Australian Visa Processing Times And Key Migration Updates

Australia Immigration

IL

Interstaff Immigration Agency

Employee sues for $780k after alleged breach of Right to Disconnect

Australia Employment

PP

Pointon Partners

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Family Law

The Importance Of Specialist Family Law Advice When Dealing With Family Violence

The Court is now explicitly required to consider the effect of family violence when determining what orders to make for a property settlement.

Australia Family

CG

Coleman Greig Lawyers

Adult child maintenance in Australia: a complete guide

Adult child maintenance allows financial support to continue after age 18 for those who are still dependent due to study, disability or hardship.

Australia Family

U

Unified Lawyers

Recognising the legal red flags: when to refer clients to a family lawyer

Discusses common risk-based indicators that a client should seek legal advice from a family lawyer.

Australia Family

MO

Mellor Olsson Lawyers

Understanding Spousal Maintenance: Who Pays And Why?

Australia Family

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Justice Family Lawyers

Can You Get Divorced Without A Property Settlement?

Australia Family

JF

Justice Family Lawyers

What to Expect During a Final Hearing in the Family Court

Australia Family

JF

Justice Family Lawyers

How To Handle Parenting Disputes When Communication Breaks Down

Australia Family

JF

Justice Family Lawyers

Can Grandparents Apply for Custody or Visitation Rights in Australia?

Australia Family

JF

Justice Family Lawyers

How To Stop a Recovery Order From Your Ex Spouse

Australia Family

JS

JB Solicitors

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Divorce

The Importance Of Specialist Family Law Advice When Dealing With Family Violence

The Court is now explicitly required to consider the effect of family violence when determining what orders to make for a property settlement.

Australia Family

CG

Coleman Greig Lawyers

Recognising the legal red flags: when to refer clients to a family lawyer

Discusses common risk-based indicators that a client should seek legal advice from a family lawyer.

Australia Family

MO

Mellor Olsson Lawyers

Understanding Spousal Maintenance: Who Pays And Why?

Spousal maintenance refers to financial support that one former partner may need to pay to the other after separation or divorce.

Australia Family

JF

Justice Family Lawyers

Can You Get Divorced Without A Property Settlement?

Australia Family

JF

Justice Family Lawyers

What to Expect During a Final Hearing in the Family Court

Australia Family

JF

Justice Family Lawyers

How To Handle Parenting Disputes When Communication Breaks Down

Australia Family

JF

Justice Family Lawyers

Can Grandparents Apply for Custody or Visitation Rights in Australia?

Australia Family

JF

Justice Family Lawyers

How To Stop a Recovery Order From Your Ex Spouse

Australia Family

JS

JB Solicitors

Marital Home Rights: What Do I Get After a Breakup?

Australia Family

JS

JB Solicitors

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

It depends – Should my superannuation death benefit be paid to my estate, to be dealt with under my Will?

Transcript & link to video on whether your super death benefit should go to your estate under your Will.

Australia Family

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

It depends – Trust vesting

Transcript & link to video - from 1/8/25, Qld trusts may vest after 125 years, but deed terms & legal steps determine if extension is possible.

Australia Commercial

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Why Binding Death Benefit Nominations are crucial in Estate Planning

Explains difference between binding & non-binding nominations. A BDBN is essential in managing your superannuation after death.

Australia Family

HL

HHG Legal Group

What happens if you do without a Will in Australia?

Australia Family

WT

Watkins Tapsell

How Do You Update Your Will in Australia?

Australia Family

WT

Watkins Tapsell

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

Australia Family

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

"He was like a father to me, that's why he left me his estate in an informal will." Which case won?

Australia Family

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Stacks Law Firm

Capacity and undue influence: The curious story of Beverley Brooker

Australia Family

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Barry Nilsson

A "special" trust deed variation and lessons for estate planning

Australia Family

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Piper Alderman

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Latest Videos

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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

RM

Roam Migration Law

It depends – What is a child maintenance trust and when can I use one?

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

It Depends – Family trust change of trustee (part 5 – estate planning)

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

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