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Beyond the Court Room…

The most favoured method of Mediation in financial cases in the Federal &/or Family Court of Australia is the lawyer-led model...

Freeman Family Law Christmas Hotline

Most offices are closed over Christmas and New Year, but Freeman Family Law will remain available.

Legally Apply for Time with Your Kids at Xmas

Want time with your kids at Xmas time?... Applications must be issued on/before Friday November 14, 2025.

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Shinohara’s Case

...a case with a huge impact on the conduct of Family Law... in particular property settlements...

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Family Violence

Recent significant changes made in June 2025, to the Family Law Act regarding family violence...

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Collars and Custody

When couples separate & you both love & are attached to the pet. Who retains the beloved pet?

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What to consider when helping children buy property

More first home-owners turn to the bank of Mum and Dad for assistance when it comes to buying a home.

What to do when you receive a letter from a family lawyer

If you are on the receiving end of a Family Law letter, knowing what to do next is important.

The Aussie ‘Prenup’: Understanding Binding Financial Agreements

Did you know in Australian law, there is actually no such thing as a ‘Prenuptial Agreement’? Instead it is known as a ‘Binding Financial Agreement’.

What happens when couples kiss and makeup…and separate again!

Whether or not the entire relationship should be considered or what occurred during the time the couple spent apart.

Family Law 101: Understanding Family Reports

The most important matter to resolve in any separation that involves children is the future living arrangements of the children.

Why not having a Will causes more heartbreak for your loved ones

Unfortunately the cost of not having a will is often greater in more ways than people realise.

More News & Articles

Beyond the Court Room…

The most favoured method of Mediation in financial cases in the Federal &/or Family Court of Australia is the lawyer-led model…

Shinohara’s Case

…a case with a huge impact on the conduct of Family Law… in particular property settlements…

Family Violence

Recent significant changes made in June 2025, to the Family Law Act regarding family violence…

Collars and Custody

When couples separate & you both love & are attached to the pet. Who retains the beloved pet?

Christmas, Separation and Kids

Holiday times can be particularly difficult because it is a time where both parents may want access to their children at the same time.

The Brady Bunch and Mutual Wills

A Mutual Will can provide that when the last person standing passes away that the assets of the parties are distributed between the children of both families.

Relocation

How Freeman Family Law helped a mother of twins successfully relocate with the children following divorce.

Avoiding Service

How Freeman Family Law Assisted A Client Seeking Divorce From A Partner Avoiding Service.

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