Two new Newcastle family law court judges welcome
Two new judges have this month been appointed to the Newcastle Registry of Federal Circuit
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Growing Stronger Podcast Ep #20: The Rights of a Grandparent
In recognition of NSW Grandparents Day on 31 October, Tanya Chapman is joined by Rob
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Catherine Henry Lawyers a finalist in Australian Women in Law Awards
A leading Hunter-based law firm that champions women’s legal issues and advocates for gender equality
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How are urgent family law matters dealt with during COVID-19?
Family law courts have a dedicated court list to triage urgent COVID-19 related family law
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Tips for co-parenting during COVID-19
COVID-19 lockdowns are stressful for many of us and can be especially so for people
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Catherine Henry Lawyers named best regional law firm in Australia
A Hunter based law firm has been crowned the best regionally based firm in Australia.
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Double whammy for Hunter families using the family law court
A local family lawyer says Hunter people needing to access the family law court are
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Catherine Henry Lawyers a finalist in 2021 Hunter Business Awards
Leading regional NSW health and relationship law firm, Catherine Henry Lawyers, is a three time
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How will your family law matter be dealt with during the COVID-19 crisis?
Going through a family law matter is one of the most stressful times of your
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Two senior lawyers expand firm’s health and relationship services
Two highly experienced senior lawyers have joined the team at Hunter-based Catherine Henry Lawyers (CHL)
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Merger of the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court likely to bring more delays to family law hearings
The proposed merger of the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of
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I need to do a property settlement, but my finances are tied up… what do I do?
We often have people contact us who have separated, but their finances are tied up
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Care trend shows new Stolen Generation
For those of you who thought the Stolen Generation was a thing of the past
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University of Newcastle Older Persons Legal Clinic Launched
We were pleased to participate recently in the launch of the University of Newcastle Law
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My ex and I have agreed on parenting arrangements…what happens next?
Firstly, well done! It can often be a difficult and drawn out process to agree
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Parenting Matters FAQs
Here at Catherine Henry Lawyers, our experienced family law team are often asked a variety
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Why older Australians shouldn’t delay their family law property settlement
We often meet with older Australians who have separated amicably some time ago but have
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Catherine Henry Lawyers in the running for two prestigious Australian Law Awards
Leading regional NSW based law firm, Catherine Henry Lawyers, is in the running for two
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Deciding whether or not to act as a surrogate: birth mother’s costs in a surrogacy arrangement
When deciding whether or not to act as a surrogate for another person, you need
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Help for domestic violence victims during coronavirus outbreak
The Federal Government has responded to calls for more help for domestic violence victims during
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Relocating with children post-separation
There are a whole host of reasons why a parent may be considering relocating with
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Your business and family law – who gets what?
Family break-ups are rarely straightforward but when your business forms part of your separation, dividing
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Buying your first home – steps in conveyancing
Buying your first home is a huge deal. No doubt you have never taken on
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How to get funds released before a property settlement
A Family Law property settlement can be lengthy, costly and stressful. There is often money
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Seven steps to finalising your property settlement as quickly as possible!
Following separation, most people want to sort out their property settlement as quickly as possible
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10 facts about spousal maintenance
Following separation, a spousal maintenance order can be made by the Court for one party
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Spousal maintenance | A case study
Spousal maintenance is financial support paid by a spouse to their former partner in circumstances
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A Guide to Family Law Mediation
Mediation is a great method of resolving a dispute in both parenting and property matters
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The ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ and your Property Settlement
Helping your children buy a home – or borrowing from the ‘Bank of Mum and
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Thinking of international travel in the holidays and have parenting orders? Read this first!
International travel with children is an exciting experience for your family. However, before taking the
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How to survive a relationship crisis at Christmas
Christmas is supposed to be a time for family and friends, filled with giving, peace
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Assets of a discretionary trust | A case study
In 2011 there was the case of Harris v Harris. The trial Judge found that
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Discretionary trusts and property settlements
What happens in a family law property settlement when property is held in a discretionary
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Parenting arrangements after separation
In October 2019 the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) released a report with statistics
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The future of family law
There has been increased discussion in the media recently about the future of family law.
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How superannuation is dealt with in a property settlement
Superannuation is often one of the biggest assets that a person has. Upon the breakdown
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Supportive parenting through separation
Parenting through separation can be stressful for both you and your children. As family lawyers,
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Self-managed super funds and property settlements
Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) are on the rise! Both in numbers and in value of
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Separation and super splitting | A case study
Upon the breakdown of a marriage or partnership, couples come to an agreement about how
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5 reasons why you need an accountant in a property settlement
A family law property settlement is a major life event that often requires the services
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Why you need both legal and financial advice during a property settlement
A family law separation is one of the most significant financial events of your life.
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Six things to take to your appointment with a mortgage broker
If you’ve reached a family law property settlement and you are going to be refinancing
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Why is estate planning important in family law?
Every family law situation is unique, so it’s important to ensure your estate planning arrangements
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Sperm donor considered legal parent
Yesterday, the High Court handed down a judgement that a sperm donor from Newcastle NSW,
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The child’s best interests are of paramount consideration
If you are involved in, or you know someone involved in, a parenting dispute before
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Family Law for the future – Final Report released with 60 recommendations for the improvement of the family law system
Following on from the Senate’s recent rejection of the proposed amalgamation of the Family Court
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High Court of Australia to hear case on the rights of a sperm donor as a legal parent to a child
The High Court of Australia will begin hearing a case on Tuesday 16 April 2019
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How will the money we’ve set aside for our child’s schooling be looked at in the property settlement?
During your relationship, you might have mutually agreed to pay money into a separate account
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Five things accountants should know about family law
For solicitors and accountants, ‘simple’ family law matters are becoming far less common. We’re seeing
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Can I stop a subpoena for my child’s psychology records?
It’s common during court proceedings for parenting arrangements that a child and/or parents’ health, psychology,
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Can I be liable for my ex’s tax debt?
This question was recently considered by the High Court of Australia in the case of
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Can a step-parent still spend time with their step-children after a relationship breakdown?
Section 4 of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) defines a step-parent as a person
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How an AVO (or ADVO) can affect your existing parenting orders
If you have existing parenting orders in place and there is a subsequent Apprehended Domestic
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