Family Law
Binding Child Support Agreements: What You Need to Know
A Binding Child Support Agreement (BCSA) is a written agreement between parents about child support payments. It is a legally...
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The Application of Anshun estoppel in Family Law Proceedings
What is Anshun estoppel? Anshun estoppel is a principle arising from a decision of the High Court of Australia: Port...
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Section 102NA, Family Violence & Cross-Examination of Parties Scheme
In 2019 an important amendment was made to the Family Law Act, which prohibits personal cross-examination by a party where there are...
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Impact of the Pandemic on International Relocation Orders
In Denham & Newsham[1] an appeal was made against parenting orders permitting the mother, a Belgian citizen, to relocate with the parties'...
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When Family Law & Insurance Law Issues Combine: The Entitlement to Settlement Funds Pursuant to an Insurance Claim when the Joint-Insureds are Separated
A woman held a car insurance policy with Suncorp insuring a 2013 Kia Optima for the sum of $14,700.00. The...
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The New Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia: What Can We Expect?
Last year, legislation was passed merging the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and the Family Court of Australia to make...
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