It is common for clients to be quite anxious about meeting their family lawyer for the first time. In this video, CGW partner Justine Woods talks us through what you ...
It is common for clients to be quite anxious about meeting their family lawyer for the first time. In this video, CGW partner Justine Woods talks us through what you can expect and how you can prepare for your first meeting.
You might not know it now, but the decisions you make in your marriage can have an effect on your divorce outcome and property settlement.
There is enough uncertainty during the pandemic without the added anxiety of not knowing when your family law matter will come to an end. The good news is that it is not necessary to put your property settlement on hold.
Sporting activities are being cancelled, schools might close, grandparents may not be able to care for children and self-quarantine is recommended for sick children and their parents and perhaps soon for all of us.
It is increasingly common for separated parents to obtain Protection Orders against a former spouse. Those Orders often contain stringent obligations, including restrictions on attending their child’s school.
There is no state or territory in Australia that allows parties to enter a commercial surrogacy arrangement.
An inheritance is not a protected asset in family law property settlements. Recent authorities reflect that, depending when an inheritance is received, the family law courts exercise wide discretion about how it is treated.
In what has become a fairly infamous episode in family law, an American woman was charged after tasering her husband repeatedly when he told her he wanted a divorce. ‘Shock and distress’ fail to adequately capture her response to the announcement. Read our brief and basic guide about what to
We often see clients who ask for a second opinion about their family law matter and seek advice regarding their options to appeal after a judge has made an unfavourable decision.
A testamentary trust is a trust established under a Will. The trust does not come into effect until after the death of the person making the Will.
It is important to put a plan in place before talking to your partner about separating.
The guide aims to inform and educate clients on what they can expect to go through before they engage a family lawyer.
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