Law Matters Podcast: New Family Law Reforms – Best Interests of the Child with Colin Forrest SC
Going through a relationship breakdown is difficult for anyone. When you add children to the
23/04/2024
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There is a lot at stake when it comes to family law matters | Video
Whether your family law matter is highly complex or more straightforward, we can help.
13/04/2022
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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
10/09/2021
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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
24/08/2021
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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
13/08/2021
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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
24/02/2021
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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
06/03/2020
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Is a former spouse entitled to contest a will? | A case study
Section 57(1)(d) of the Succession Act 2006 (NSW)[1] (‘the Act’) allows for a former spouse
07/02/2020
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On the 12th day of Christmas… review your Estate Plan
Starting your holidays? You might finally be able to take some downtime to stop and
13/12/2019
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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
10/12/2019
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Parenting arrangements after separation
In October 2019 the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) released a report with statistics
05/11/2019
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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
16/09/2019
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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
14/09/2019
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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
18/07/2019
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Delays in the family courts. Is arbitration the answer?
It has been possible to resolve family law property disputes through arbitration for more than
18/12/2018
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Federal government announces changes to the Family Law Court System
In May this year, the federal government announced plans to introduce legislation into parliament amalgamating
24/09/2018
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Explainer: Review of the Guardianship Act 1987 (NSW)
An important report by the NSW Law Reform Commission that is relevant to many older
19/09/2018
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Can a former spouse contest your will after you die?
So can a former spouse contest your will? You might be surprised by the answer
26/02/2018
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A review into the family law system
In this year’s budget, it was announced that the Family Law Act is to undergo
06/10/2017
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Do de facto couples really have the same rights as married couples?
The same sex marriage vote has sparked a lot of conversation regarding the rights of
05/10/2017
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Do’s and don’ts for recently separated family law clients
Here are just a few of our do’s and don’ts for recently separated family law
09/11/2016
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New online family law resources
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has recently added two online family law resources
13/10/2016
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Breaking up is (not) hard to do – with eDivorce
Applying for a divorce has become a whole lot simpler with the Family Court of
09/09/2016
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8 things you probably didn’t know about Family Law
8 things you probably didn’t know about Family Law 1. Property and spousal maintenance applications
23/06/2016
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True or false – urban myths and legends in family law debunked
Do you know one of the most frustrating things about being a family lawyer? The
15/06/2016
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Social media and implications for family law
Social media has become a daily part of our lives. Our online profile can include
19/05/2016
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Limitation Periods in the Family Court. So you never have to sing… “If I could turn back time”
Did you know that there are limitation periods in which you need to apply to
03/05/2016
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Will disputes: Family Provision claims explained
If you believe that you have not received adequate provision for your maintenance, education or
26/04/2016
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The confidentiality of documents in the family law process
The Family Law Rules require each party to exchange disclosure in matters before the Family Court
29/03/2016
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Family Law Terms explained
Lawyers like to use big fancy words. At Catherine Henry Lawyers we recognise that family
23/03/2016
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Top tips for coping with family law negotiations
Your marriage or relationship is over. You never want to see your ex-partner again but
17/04/2015
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Challenging the validity of Financial Agreements in Court
Financial Agreements are contracts that let couples arrange how their property will be divided if
28/03/2014
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