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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
Australia: Family Law
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.
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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?
In Australia, courts aim a settlement that is fair and reasonable, taking into account each parties' current and future earnings and resources.
JB Solicitors
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Can You Be Bound To An Agreement Even Though It Doesn't Comply With Legislation?
The Family Law Act 1975 ("the Act") sets out what's required to make a Binding Financial Agreement "binding".
Coleman Greig Lawyers
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How Is Child Support Calculated?
Unified Lawyers
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"We should have sold my mum's property years ago, but the co-executor won't move out" – which case won?
Stacks Law Firm
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Alimony vs child support: Understanding the key differences
Unified Lawyers
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Navigating Appeals: The Limits Of Introducing New Evidence In Family Law
Barry Nilsson
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Improve communication with your partner: 6 simple shifts
Unified Lawyers
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How to resolve conflict without going to court
Unified Lawyers
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When Child Support Doesn't Cover The Costs – What You Can Do
Coleman Greig Lawyers
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Not Just Property: Pets Take Their Place In Family Law
HHG Legal Group
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Division 1 and Division 2 of the Court – What's the difference?
Coleman Greig Lawyers
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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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It depends – Should you involve your kids in the control of your family discretionary trust?
Cooper Grace Ward
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Crime Rates in Sydney: Suburbs with the Highest and Lowest Rates
O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors
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What Happens When An Employee Runs Out Of Sick Leave?
Swaab
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August 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia
K&L Gates LLP
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Inside Safety Podcast Series - Episode 2 Spotlight On Silica – Recent Developments And Trends
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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Schooling Disputes After Separation: How The Court Decides
Choosing the right school is rarely simple and, for separated parents, it can quickly become a battleground.
Cooper Grace Ward
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Recent Case – Trusts in Family Law Property Disputes
Trusts can still be effective for asset protection in the context of divorce, but only if correctly set up and administered.
McCarthy Durie Lawyers
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Demystifying Broken Heart Law : Can I sue for adultery in Australia
For many Australians, infidelity doesn't just end relationships, it marks the beginning of a confusing, often painful legal journey.
Unified Lawyers
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Next Of Kin: What Does It Mean In Family Law Matters?
Being the next of kin (the closest relative) can be a good thing in family law matters.
JB Solicitors
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Divorce Application: How Do You Apply for One?
JB Solicitors
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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
Kalus Kenny Intelex
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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
Carroll & O'Dea
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Shinohara draws the curtain on ‘add-backs' in property settlements
Cooper Grace Ward
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The what, when and how of Parenting Plans to promote healthy co-parenting – Part One
Carroll & O'Dea
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Separation and divorce in Port Lincoln: What to expect and where to get help
Mellor Olsson Lawyers
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With or without you – Undefended hearings in family law
Coleman Greig Lawyers
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The death of add backs
HHG Legal Group
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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.
Carroll & O'Dea
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Separation and divorce in Port Lincoln: What to expect and where to get help
Navigating a Family Law matter can be an emotionally charged experience.
Mellor Olsson Lawyers
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With or without you – Undefended hearings in family law
If you find yourself facing family law proceedings where the other party is not participating, or if you have missed Court events and are concerned about orders being made without your input.
Coleman Greig Lawyers
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The death of add backs
Court held it is no longer appropriate to notionally add back property to the asset pool.
HHG Legal Group
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Harmful Proceedings Order In Australian Family Law: What It Means And How To Apply
Unified Lawyers
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Step Parents: Let's Help You Step up for the Job!
A person usually becomes a step-parent when they marry a widow or widower, or when they adopt a child.
JB Solicitors
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Fathers' Rights Child Support: What Fathers Need To Know Now
Fathers should not immediately contest or change child support assessments without legal advice.
JB Solicitors
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Understanding How Coercive Control May Impact Your Property Settlement Following Amendments To The Family Law Act
Recent amendments to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) recognise the growing awareness of the subtle yet damaging nature of coercive control and the need to holistically consider its impact on property settlements following separation.
Cooper Grace Ward
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Clarifying Partnership Law in Family Businesses: Lessons from Mir v Mir [2025] NSWCA 154
Case explores how courts determine whether a partnership exists - especially in complex family business arrangements.
McCabes
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Demytifying Broken Heart Law : Can I sue for adultery in Australia
Unified Lawyers
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What is section 79A of the Family Law Act
Unified Lawyers
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The Importance Of Specialist Family Law Advice When Dealing With Family Violence
Coleman Greig Lawyers
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Adult child maintenance in Australia: a complete guide
Unified Lawyers
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Recognising the legal red flags: when to refer clients to a family lawyer
Mellor Olsson Lawyers
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Understanding Spousal Maintenance: Who Pays And Why?
Justice Family Lawyers
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Can You Get Divorced Without A Property Settlement?
Justice Family Lawyers
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What to Expect During a Final Hearing in the Family Court
Justice Family Lawyers
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How To Handle Parenting Disputes When Communication Breaks Down
Justice Family Lawyers
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Can Grandparents Apply for Custody or Visitation Rights in Australia?
Justice Family Lawyers
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How To Stop a Recovery Order From Your Ex Spouse
JB Solicitors
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Marital Home Rights: What Do I Get After a Breakup?
JB Solicitors
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How Many Marriages End in Divorce: The Recent Numbers
JB Solicitors
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Court Ordered Drug and Alcohol Testing in Family Law
Unified Lawyers
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Important legal consideration for blended family in family law
Unified Lawyers
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BFA Family Law Basics 2025
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Home Affairs and the Tribunal Should Provide Logical Reasons for Their Decisions
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Intermingling and your family law matter
Cooper Grace Ward
Understanding your own binding financial agreement and how to avoid DIY legal mistakes
Cooper Grace Ward
It depends – What is a child maintenance trust and when can I use one?
Cooper Grace Ward