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The difference between Parenting Plans and Parenting Orders – Part Two

Looks at how Parenting Orders differ from Parenting Plans and their comparative advantages and disadvantages. Link to part one provided.

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Carroll & O'Dea

Shinohara draws the curtain on ‘add-backs' in property settlements

Parties have always contested the use of ‘add-backs' in property settlements. Recent legislation changes and case law clarify how the court now approaches this issue.

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Cooper Grace Ward

The what, when and how of Parenting Plans to promote healthy co-parenting – Part One

A Parenting Plan is often an efficient and effective way for parents to record their agreement about arrangements for their child or children after the breakdown of a relationship.

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Carroll & O'Dea

Separation and divorce in Port Lincoln: What to expect and where to get help

Navigating a Family Law matter can be an emotionally charged experience.

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Mellor Olsson Lawyers

The death of add backs

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HHG Legal Group

Can Police Enforce Family Court Orders In Australia?

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Justice Family Lawyers

Legal Options If Your Ex Stops Paying Child Support

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Justice Family Lawyers

How is Debt Split in a Divorce in Australia?

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Justice Family Lawyers

Understanding Family Law Property Settlement Add Backs

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Justice Family Lawyers

Fathers' Rights Child Support: What Fathers Need To Know Now

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JB Solicitors

Understanding How Coercive Control May Impact Your Property Settlement Following Amendments To The Family Law Act

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Cooper Grace Ward

Clarifying Partnership Law in Family Businesses: Lessons from Mir v Mir [2025] NSWCA 154

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McCabes

Demytifying Broken Heart Law : Can I sue for adultery in Australia

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Unified Lawyers

Going Through Divorce? Don't Assume Your Family Trust Is Impenetrable – The Sydney Morning Herald

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Barry Nilsson

Keeping Up With ESG In Australia – August 2025

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Skilled Visa Salary Thresholds To Increase To 4.6% From 1 July 2025

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

Inside Employment Podcast Series - Investigations, Part 1 - What's The Fuss With Whistleblowing Investigations? (Video)

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Demystifying Australia's National Anti-Corruption Commission (Video)

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Alvarez & Marsal

Senate Inquiry 2025: Tackling Greenwashing And Restoring Trust In Sustainability Claims

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

What is section 79A of the Family Law Act

Section 79A lets the Family Court change final property settlements if serious injustices like fraud, coercion, or major mistakes are proven.

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Unified Lawyers

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.

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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.

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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.

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Justice Family Lawyers

Can You Get Divorced Without A Property Settlement?

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Justice Family Lawyers

What to Expect During a Final Hearing in the Family Court

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Justice Family Lawyers

How To Handle Parenting Disputes When Communication Breaks Down

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Justice Family Lawyers

Can Grandparents Apply for Custody or Visitation Rights in Australia?

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Justice Family Lawyers

How To Stop a Recovery Order From Your Ex Spouse

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JB Solicitors

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

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JB Solicitors

Divorce Checklist Australia: Do You Have Everything You Need?

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JB Solicitors

Court Ordered Drug and Alcohol Testing in Family Law

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Unified Lawyers

Clarification of the approach to cases involving reconsideration of final parenting orders

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Barry Nilsson

Errors in property pool calculations

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Barry Nilsson

Divorce Checklist Australia: Do You Have Everything You Need?

Divorce mainly involves property settlement and parenting arrangements.

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JB Solicitors

Court Ordered Drug and Alcohol Testing in Family Law

Illicit substance misuse allegations aren't just personal; they directly impact parenting arrangements.

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Unified Lawyers

Clarification of the approach to cases involving reconsideration of final parenting orders

Guidance on the interpretation and application of the amendments concerning the reconsideration of final parenting orders.

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Barry Nilsson

Errors in property pool calculations

Practitioners and professionals should bear this case in mind in preparing for a financial hearing.

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Barry Nilsson

When long-term cohabitation doesn't guarantee a property adjustment

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Bartier Perry

Does a Prenup Protect Future Assets in Australia?

In Australia, prenuptial agreements aren't just dry legal paperwork.

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Unified Lawyers

Sneaky Divorce Tactics

These so-called sneaky divorce tactics can skew finances, twist parenting arrangements, and drag proceedings into a legal quagmire.

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Unified Lawyers

Family law disputes and counselling – are my counsellor's notes confidential?

Family counselling aims to help family members improve communication and resolve conflicts.

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Cooper Grace Ward

Overseas assets in a divorce: What you need to know

Breaks down how international assets are treated during an Australian divorce.

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Unified Lawyers

How to get a divorce in Australia: A simple step-by-step guide

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Justice Family Lawyers

Fathers & rights in NSW: What you need to know about custody battles

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Justice Family Lawyers

Understanding Pet Custody In Australia

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Justice Family Lawyers

Lending adult children money? This could save you from going to court - The Sydney Morning Herald

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Barry Nilsson

Amendments to the Family Law Act commencing 10 June 2025

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Bartier Perry

Family Consultant Report: How Does It Reveal Child Abuse?

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JB Solicitors

De Facto Separation NSW: What Rights Do You Have?

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JB Solicitors

Without prejudice save as to costs

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Unified Lawyers

Tips for Parents Following Separation

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PCL Lawyers

Father's rights in NSW: What you need to know about custody battles

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Justice Family Lawyers

Family Law Consent Orders: How they can ensure fair and lasting agreements?

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Justice Family Lawyers

What to expect from family lawyers during a divorce

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Justice Family Lawyers

What factors do property settlement lawyers consider when dividing assets?

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Justice Family Lawyers

Paternity testing Australia law

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JB Solicitors

What are procedural orders in Family Court?

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Unified Lawyers

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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

Hot Legal Topics – Episode 2: Family law

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Roam Migration Law

"Full Disclosure" Podcast, Vol. 16: Settling property and finances after a separation

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Mellor Olsson Lawyers

What is a child inclusive mediation?

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Cooper Grace Ward

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