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Proposed Amendments to Family Law legislation
On 29 March 2023, the Family Law Amendment Bill 2023 was introduced.
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Have you ever wondered what may happen to your Estate in the event of your death?
We strongly recommend that your Estate planning documents be in place leading up to or following a significant change in circumstance such as purchasing property, having a child, marriage, or divorce.
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We have separated, who gets to keep the pet?
With an increasing preference among Gen Z couples for owning pets (aka “fur babies”) as opposed to raising children, it poses the question as to who retains a pet in the event of separation.
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How do I obtain a time spending arrangement with my child?
Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) is a pre-action step required before commencing court proceedings, it is often referred to as mediation. Legal representation is not required for FDR, we do however recommend receiving legal advice in respect to gaining some
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Can I change my child’s name in South Australia?
Part 4 of the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act 1996 (SA) sets out the requirements for registering a change of a child’s name.
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The relationship between Intervention Orders and Parenting Orders
In South Australia, a violence prevention order is known as an Intervention Order. Intervention Orders are made under the Intervention Orders (Prevention of Abuse) Act 2009. Such Orders are made in the State jurisdiction in the local Magistrates Court with the view of protecting and prohibiting any acts of abuse, intimidation or harassment.
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Can a step child contest the Will of a step-parent?
In contemporary Australian society, it is common that a child is a part of a blended family and as such the step child is often treated by the step parent as their own. This poses the question as to the standing of a step child in Estate law.
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