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Spousal Maintenance Guide 2026
The most common questions about spouse maintenance in Australia at our family law firm.
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Why Cryptocurrency Is Not "Untouchable" In Divorce Proceedings
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia treats cryptocurrency exactly like any other form of property.
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How to minimise risks in your parenting case, including drug or alcohol use
Outlines practical ways you, as a parent, can minimise risks in parenting matters.
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Separation Lawyers Perth
Explains the difference between separation and divorce and guides through both.
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What must I do before filing a court application regarding my children?
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What happens after separation in Australia?
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6 Common Myths about Family Law in Australia
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Top Five Overlooked Issues With Parenting Orders
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Can My Wife Take My Children?
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Future Needs Family Law: What Will You Get After Divorce?
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Visitation Rights Australia: The Aftermath Of Divorce
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Tips for co-parenting during the holidays
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The Risks Of Not Updating Financial Information In Family Law Property Settlements
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Terminating an employee based on their inability to perform the inherent requirements of a job
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Criminal record checks at work: relevance, spent convictions and privacy risks for employers
Pointon Partners
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Neurodiversity In The Workplace
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The Papercut Decision And The Current Position On WFH
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A Big Year Of Change - Updates To Family Violence In Family Law
This article covers amendments to the definition of Family Violence and the recognition of Economic and Financial Abuse in property settlement matters.
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Screenshots, DMs And Secret Recordings: How Digital Evidence Is Actually Used In Family Law Disputes
Australian courts will use technology to uncover the truth, but admission is not automatic.
Cooper Grace Ward
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Remarriage: Will It Feel The Same?
Explains how remarriage works in Australia.
JB Solicitors
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Child visitation rights: Seeing your child after divorce
Australian law supports post-divorce child visitation, including supervised visits when needed, with courts prioritising the child's safety and best interests.
JB Solicitors
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Child support and taxes: Money matters in divorce
JB Solicitors
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A guide to Binding Child Support Agreement
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"My daughter should attend a public school, not a Christian school. My secular values are just as valid." Which case won?
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Family Law Advice Needed to Make Your BFA Legally Binding
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Changing A Child's Name After Separation
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Christmas Arrangements For Separated Families
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What happens if you commit perjury in Family Court?
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What is system abuse in family law?
Unified Lawyers
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Is A Boyfriend Considered A De Facto Relationship?
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Parallel Parenting Plan: Is It The Parenting Style For You?
JB Solicitors
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What happens if you commit perjury in Family Court?
In family law, a lie can derail your case, strip away credibility, and expose you to both civil consequences and criminal penalties.
Unified Lawyers
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What is system abuse in family law?
Defines system abuse, outlines common tactics & examples, explores impacts, details courts responses & provides practical steps for gathering evidence & seeking help.
Unified Lawyers
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Is A Boyfriend Considered A De Facto Relationship?
This is a legally recognised partnership that, in many respects, puts you in the same category as a married couple.
Unified Lawyers
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Parallel Parenting Plan: Is It The Parenting Style For You?
Parallel parenting works for high conflict ex-couple or are incompatible to reach an agreement like co-parenting.
JB Solicitors
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Divorce Settlement Calculator: How Much Will You Get?
JB Solicitors
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Navigating Appeals: The Limits Of Introducing New Evidence In Family Law
This decision reinforces the limited scope for admitting fresh evidence on appeal in family law matters.
Barry Nilsson
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Improve communication with your partner: 6 simple shifts
Covers 6 easy shifts to boost communication with your partner. Each is supported by psychology & can be tried right away for a stronger, more connected bond.
Unified Lawyers
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How to resolve conflict without going to court
Looks at ways to sort conflicts without court, stressing communication, empathy & shared understanding.
Unified Lawyers
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When Child Support Doesn't Cover The Costs – What You Can Do
Sometimes a typical child support assessment can fail to address unique family situations.
Coleman Greig Lawyers
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Not Just Property: Pets Take Their Place In Family Law
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Division 1 and Division 2 of the Court – What's the difference?
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"I signed that prenup under extreme duress, so it should be set aside." Which case won?
Stacks Law Firm
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Schooling Disputes After Separation: How The Court Decides
Cooper Grace Ward
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Recent Case – Trusts in Family Law Property Disputes
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Demystifying Broken Heart Law : Can I sue for adultery in Australia
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Next Of Kin: What Does It Mean In Family Law Matters?
JB Solicitors
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Divorce Application: How Do You Apply for One?
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Parenting orders and schools: what parents need to know
Cooper Grace Ward
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Settlement Offers And Costs Protection In Family Law Matters – The Benefits Of Genuine Negotiations
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The Importance Of Commissioner Of Taxation v Bendel In Family Law Matters
Kalus Kenny Intelex
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The difference between Parenting Plans and Parenting Orders – Part Two
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Shinohara draws the curtain on ‘add-backs' in property settlements
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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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BFA Family Law Basics 2025
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It Depends – The many uses of financial agreements from a family law perspective
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The latest divorce statistics and how to protect yourself
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It Depends – Can a family trust distribute to its trustee?
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