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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.

Choosing the right executor for your will

Choosing the right executor is a vital act of care, ensuring your estate is handled smoothly and your loved ones are spared stress or conflict.

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HHG Legal Group

Protecting Your Tomorrow, Today: The Importance Of An Enduring Power Of attorney

A power of attorney is a legal document which appoints an individua to manage your legal and financial affairs on your behalf.

Australia Family

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Swaab

So You've Updated Your Estate Plan, But What Happens To The Family Trust When You Die?

Family discretionary trusts are a common way to preserve wealth, protect assets and ensure they are passed down to lineal descendants.

Australia Family

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Kalus Kenny Intelex

Settlement Offers And Costs Protection In Family Law Matters – The Benefits Of Genuine Negotiations

As family lawyers, we are often asked the question about whether the other party should be forced to pay their legal costs, especially when the other party is taking an unreasonable or very litigious approach.

Australia Family

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Kalus Kenny Intelex

Why Estate Planning Is Just As Important In Your 20's As Your 60's

Australia Family

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Kalus Kenny Intelex

The Importance Of Commissioner Of Taxation v Bendel In Family Law Matters

Australia Family

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Kalus Kenny Intelex

When executors should stand firm: Court rejects "extravagant" TFM claim with heavy costs consequences

Australia Family

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Pointon Partners

The difference between Parenting Plans and Parenting Orders – Part Two

Australia Family

CO

Carroll & O'Dea

Madness, mobility and modernisation: what Banks v Goodfellow still teaches us about will making capacity

Australia Family

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Bartier Perry

Superannuation and estate planning

Australia Family

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McCarthy Durie Lawyers

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

Australia Family

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

It depends – What happens to the appointor role in my family discretionary trust when I die?

Australia Family

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Cooper Grace Ward

Why good estate planning matters: Lessons from Kemp v Findlay

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McCarthy Durie Lawyers

Superannuation and your Estate – are your children really protected? Lessons from Steele v Host-Plus Pty Limited as trustee for the Hostplus Superannuation Fund [2025] FCA 668

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Carroll & O'Dea

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Webinars

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(2nd Session) 2025 Global In-House Counsel Survey Report: Unique Insights into the Global In-House Counsel Profession

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In-House Counsel Worldwide

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(1st Session) 2025 Global In-House Counsel Survey Report: Unique Insights into the Global In-House Counsel Profession

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In-House Counsel Worldwide

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Mondaq | 2025 Law Firm Data Landscape Report

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Divorce

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

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The death of add backs

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Can Police Enforce Family Court Orders In Australia?

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Legal Options If Your Ex Stops Paying Child Support

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How is Debt Split in a Divorce in Australia?

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Understanding Family Law Property Settlement Add Backs

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

Choosing the right executor for your will

Choosing the right executor is a vital act of care, ensuring your estate is handled smoothly and your loved ones are spared stress or conflict.

Australia Family

HL

HHG Legal Group

Protecting Your Tomorrow, Today: The Importance Of An Enduring Power Of attorney

A power of attorney is a legal document which appoints an individua to manage your legal and financial affairs on your behalf.

Australia Family

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Swaab

So You've Updated Your Estate Plan, But What Happens To The Family Trust When You Die?

Family discretionary trusts are a common way to preserve wealth, protect assets and ensure they are passed down to lineal descendants.

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Why Estate Planning Is Just As Important In Your 20's As Your 60's

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Kalus Kenny Intelex

When executors should stand firm: Court rejects "extravagant" TFM claim with heavy costs consequences

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Pointon Partners

Madness, mobility and modernisation: what Banks v Goodfellow still teaches us about will making capacity

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It depends – What happens to the appointor role in my family discretionary trust when I die?

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Why good estate planning matters: Lessons from Kemp v Findlay

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McCarthy Durie Lawyers

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Family Law

Settlement Offers And Costs Protection In Family Law Matters – The Benefits Of Genuine Negotiations

As family lawyers, we are often asked the question about whether the other party should be forced to pay their legal costs, especially when the other party is taking an unreasonable or very litigious approach.

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Kalus Kenny Intelex

The Importance Of Commissioner Of Taxation v Bendel In Family Law Matters

The landmark case of Commissioner of Taxation v Bendel (Bendel) has garnered attention from family lawyers because of its potential implications on tax issues in property settlements involving family trusts with corporate beneficiaries.

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Kalus Kenny Intelex

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

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Cooper Grace Ward

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

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

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Mellor Olsson Lawyers

With or without you – Undefended hearings in family law

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Coleman Greig Lawyers

The death of add backs

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HHG Legal Group

Harmful Proceedings Order In Australian Family Law: What It Means And How To Apply

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Unified Lawyers

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Latest Videos

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