Binding Financial Agreements (BFA) are entered into with the clear intention of giving parties certainty and security in their financial arrangements before, during or after a relationship ends. … [Read more...]
Special Skills v Non-Financial Contributions – Countering The “You Have Done Nothing” Argument
In a lot of relationships, there are what are known as “traditional” roles adopted. Those roles see one party working and bringing in income and one party staying at home to raise and care for … [Read more...]
Law Reform Alert: Merger of the family law courts two courts system into one
On 30 May 2018 the Attorney General Christian Porter announced that the family law courts structure is to undergo major structural reform, with the current Federal Circuit of Australia and Family … [Read more...]
Family Law – not always about the de-construction of the family – Step Parent Adoptions in Queensland
By its nature, family law practice is, in the vast majority, about families in conflict. Whether it be about financial separation or parenting arrangements, parties to family law disputes are going … [Read more...]
Family Court removes hurdle for children with Gender Dysphoria
Last week www.mamamia.com.au reported on the case of “Miles” a transgender boy who despite having loving and supportive parents, a school who embraced his identity and friends who created a “Rainbow … [Read more...]