Christmas, Separation and Kids

Christmas, Separation and Kids

Handling Holiday Arrangements Whilst the holiday season can bring much joy, it can also be a time of uncertainty for many. This is particularly true for those who have recently experienced a separation or divorce, and especially so when children are involved. In the...
The Merging of the Family Law Courts – What Has Changed?

The Merging of the Family Law Courts – What Has Changed?

The New Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and Key Changes to Procedure Don’t panic! The law itself hasn’t changed – just the structure of the Court and its procedural requirements. On 1 September 2021, the two formerly separate Family Court and Federal...
Property Settlement for Business Owners

Property Settlement for Business Owners

Family Law Property Settlement for Business Owners: What You Need To Know. If either you or your partner own a business or have an interest in a business and are going through separation or divorce, questions around who gets to retain the business will arise. For the...
Protecting Children from “Unacceptable Risk”

Protecting Children from “Unacceptable Risk”

Protecting children from “Unacceptable Risk” In a recent case, Freeman Family Law successfully argued, on an interim basis at least, that our client’s daughter should not have any contact with the respondent father, in circumstances of family violence. This was a...
Inheritances – who gets what?

Inheritances – who gets what?

Who gets what? How inheritances are treated in family law Inheritances make up a complex and varied area of law. Whilst the Family Court has provided some general principles with respect to how the law is applied in this area, how it deals with inheritances in a...