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5 Reasons Why a Family Lawyer is a Need, not an Option

By Karla Elias on Nov 24, 2022 2:30:44 PM

The family law system has always been thought of as one of the friendliest for self-represented litigants. The Courtroom protocol is a little more lax, the jargon a little less heavy and the Court officials a little more understanding. This has led many to question the need for a family lawyer.

Topics: Litigation
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What is a de facto relationship?

By Karla Elias on Jul 22, 2020 12:30:29 PM

Some people may worry that when they enter into a relationship they will be classified as de facto, which in turn has an impact on whether they may be exposed to a claim for a property settlement or maintenance upon the breakdown of a relationship.

Topics: Family Law
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The Sperm Donor Case – A Seminal Decision

By Karla Elias on Feb 20, 2020 11:55:03 AM

“By biology, or by law, or a combination of both, certain people, take on the right and responsibilities of raising children, and are, or become parents”: Masson v Parsons [2017] FamCA 789, 46.

Topics: Family Law
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How the Courts Respond to Family Violence

By Karla Elias on Nov 14, 2019 10:30:00 PM

The family law system in Australia is constantly evolving and works to recognise and assist adults and children who have suffered family violence. This year, as many as 70% of all family law matters in the Commonwealth court system involve an allegation of family violence. A particular concern of the Courts is to ensure that children who are exposed to or suffer family violence or abuse are protected as much as possible.

Topics: Family Law
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The property settlement process

By Karla Elias on Oct 11, 2019 10:52:32 AM

The Family Law courts, under s79 of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (“the Act”), have the power to alter the interests of parties to a marriage or de facto relationship when it is just and equitable to do so. As far as practicable, the Court aims to make orders for property settlement that will determine the financial relationship between the parties on a final basis.

Topics: Family Law
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The Importance of Full and Frank Disclosure

By Karla Elias on Jul 19, 2019 3:04:16 PM

The Duty of Disclosure

Topics: Family Law
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The Ethics of the Legal Profession

By Karla Elias on Jun 19, 2019 3:27:47 PM

Introduction

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Family Law for the Future: The ALRC Report

By Karla Elias on May 27, 2019 1:59:00 PM

Last month, the Australian Law Reform Commission (‘ALRC’) released its report, ‘Family Law for the Future – An Inquiry into the Family Law System’ (‘the Report’). The ALRC spent 18 months working on the inquiry, which was headed by the Honourable Justice Sarah Derrington.

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The Family Violence Plan

By Karla Elias on May 24, 2019 3:43:00 PM

With the update of the Family Violence Plan in April 2019, the Courts have continued to recognise the importance of protecting those experiencing family violence, and the detrimental impact on the health and wellbeing of separating partners and children in situations of family violence.

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The Purpose of Subpoenas

By Karla Elias on May 6, 2019 4:51:33 PM

Introduction

Topics: Family Law
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