Australia: Family Law

When does a romantic relationship cross the legal threshold into a de facto relationship, and what are the financial consequences when it doesn't? The landmark case of Cizek & Mihov reveals how a decade-long relationship involving substantial financial support can still fail to meet the legal definition, leaving one partner with no property settlement rights despite years of apparent commitment.

Estate planning is an important step in protecting the people and things that matter most to you. Whether your circumstances are straightforward or more complex, a tailored plan can help ensure your wishes are understood and your loved ones are supported.

This matter involved a workplace accident in which the plaintiff sustained severe injuries when a tractor fell on him while he was performing repairs to a tractor on a sugar cane farm.