What is Collaborative Law?

What is Collaborative Law?

What is Collaborative Law? Collaborative Law might sound like an odd concept in the area of Family Law, particularly for matters that typically deal with separation and divorce. However, Collaborative Law is gaining a lot of traction in the area of Family Law and in...
The Brady Bunch and Mutual Wills

The Brady Bunch and Mutual Wills

About Mutual Wills If you don’t know about the Brady Bunch TV show, Google it. I also recommend you watch the two excellent 1990’s Brady Bunch Movies. Even kids love those. The number of blended families is growing. Couples usually want to or have to combine their...
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate for young children

To vaccinate or not to vaccinate for young children

Vaccinations – What if parents can’t agree? In a previous article we discussed the fact that a Court can order vaccinations for children where there is dispute. As pointed out in our article each case turns on its facts. In the recent case of Palange &...
“Justice” in Family Law

“Justice” in Family Law

It’s not about the vibe, stupid. Many people would consider the case of Cosola & Moretto to be unjust and many people  would consider it to be just. This recent case illustrates the dangers of assuming that in all cases a property claim can be  made simply because...
When Experts Get It Wrong

When Experts Get It Wrong

How to correct a bad valuation of assets The Federal Circuit and Family Court Rules, which govern the practices of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia provide that there should only be one expert (jointly instructed by the parties) in relation to...
Relocation

Relocation

The Facts In Brief: A couple from New Zealand got married and moved to Melbourne for their careers After struggling to fall pregnant for a number of years, the couple succeed with IVF and give birth to twin girls in 2017 Despite the happiness of the birth, the couple...