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Informative updates and tips from Freeman Family Law ~ established since 1992!

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.

Why Mediation could be a better solution to your Family Court matter

Mediation when conducted with the assistance of specialist family lawyers on both sides is a methodical and practical solution.

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

Don’t panic! The law itself hasn’t changed – just the structure of the Court and its procedural requirements.

Property Settlement for Business Owners

Is My Business Likely to Be Considered an Asset of a Marriage?

Protecting Children from “Unacceptable Risk”

Unacceptable risk refers to a situation of potential physical, emotional or sexual abuse.

Inheritances – who gets what?

How are inheritances actually treated by the law? How are they assessed and divided in the event of separation?

What is Collaborative Law?

Collaborative Law is an approach that focuses on avoiding the need for courts at all.

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.

To vaccinate or not to vaccinate for young children

To vaccinate or not to vaccinate for young children – what if parents can’t agree?

“Justice” in Family Law

Highlighting the fact that any claim must be based on law and not the “vibe”.

When Experts Get It Wrong

How to correct a bad valuation of assets.

Relocation

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

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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