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Challenge of Pre-Nup set to take centre stage in Australia’s highest Court
It is not very often that family law issues are considered to be of such legal significance as to warrant a ...
Sweeping Changes to the Foreign Investment Withholding Tax Regime
The Australian Government has announced changes to the capital gains withholding rate and threshold for foreign ...
“Not Now – Not Ever” recommendations implemented after passing of 30 May 2017 deadline
On Tuesday 30 May 2017 changes to the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 automatically ...
Marino Law Shines a Light on Australia’s Hidden Homelessness
On Thursday 22 June, Marino Law’s Partners and Senior Associates will join in the fight against homelessness at ...
Marino Law Takes a Walk on the Wild Side at Currumbin Wildlife Hospital
Marino Law is proud to become a sponsor of the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Foundation with the purchase of an ...
Stefanovic Settlement
www.news.com.au is today reporting that The Today Show host Karl Stefanovic has finalised his “divorce” with his ...
Renunciation of Executorship – is it possible?
If you have been named as the executor of an estate in a will, and you don’t wish to take on that role upon the ...
But they are old enough to decide where they want to live aren’t they?
This would have to be one of the most common questions asked in parenting proceedings, particularly with older ...
Marino Law Strengthens Litigation Offering
Marino Law has strengthened its litigation offering with the appointment of Mark Steele as Senior ...
Lenders take care when registering security interests with trading trusts
We recently provided advice in a matter where a number of lenders and financiers had registered security interests ...
Parenting Proceedings – A “Do Not Do” List
Unfortunately when parents separate, it is sometimes the case that they cannot agree on what living arrangements ...
Time for Queensland’s Department of Child Safety to step up says Family Court Judge Catherine Carew
The Courier Mail recently reported on a decision of Her Honour Justice Catherine Carew wherein she lambasted the ...
Publication Order Highlights Father’s Plight to Find Missing Children
www.mamamia.com.au today reports on the plight of Harry Speath of Brisbane who has not seen his two young children ...
Inheritances – In or Out?
The issue of a prospective inheritance or an actual inheritance often comes up in discussions with clients ...
Happy Holidays from the team at Marino Law
The festive season is upon us and as 2016 comes to a close Marino Law would like to thank our clients for their ...
The Importance of obtaining proper legal advice on a Binding Financial Agreement
“I just need someone to witness this document….”, “We are all agreed and amicable, I don’t need proper advice I ...
Who Gets the Ring Back?
Today www.news.com.au reports on a New York couple arguing over the return of an engagement ring after the demise ...
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Confusion in the Brangelina parenting dispute
Whilst the vast majority of parenting disputes (at least in Australia) are not the subject of public scrutiny nor ...
Pre-Nups – not just for the rich and famous
Whilst we all knew that a “Pre-Nup” or Binding Financial Agreement between Mariah Carey and James Packer was ...
When Plans Change
www.news.com.au reports today on the Australian Story program airing tonight featuring Gold Coaster Sally Faulkner ...
Celebrities Separating With Style
Another week, another celebrity break up. This time it is Australia’s own Naomi Watts and Hollywood heavy ...
A Mother’s Love Makes Parenthood Dream a Reality
www.mamamia.com.au recently reported a heart-warming story of a Wollongong couple whose parenthood dreams are ...
How are assets acquired post separation considered in Australian Family Law courts
www.news.com.au reports today that Brad Pitt intends to proceed with a multi-million dollar investment ...
