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Family Law

What Happens to a Family Business after a Couple Separates?

Divorce is almost always a difficult and disruptive life event. For couples who own a family business, the stakes are particularly high, as the fate of the business often becomes a central point of contention during divorce proceedings. In Australia, a family business...Read More

HECS/HELP Debt and your Family Law Property Settlement

Understanding how your finances will be divided after a divorce or separation can be complex. In Australia, where pursuing higher education is common, many couples grapple with how HECS/HELP debt is treated during a property settlement. The 2025 changes to the...Read More

How do I Protect my Estate from a Family Provision Claim?

Estate disputes are surprisingly common in Australia. Laws across different jurisdictions allow eligible individuals to challenge a deceased’s Will if they believe they have not been adequately provided for. In such cases, a successful claim might result in the terms...Read More

How Mediation Can Help Resolve Your Family Law Matter

Mediation is a valuable and widely utilised method for resolving legal matters. This alternative form of dispute resolution is particularly valuable when it is desirable to maintain a relationship with the other party after the dispute, as is often the case in family...Read More

Top 7 Questions about Family Provision Claims in NSW

When someone passes away, questions about inheritance naturally arise. In cases where someone has not been adequately provided for following the death of a loved one, Family Provision Claims exist to help make the situation fairer. This article discusses some of the...Read More