August 2024 – Ashley Lovelock
Why You Need to Finalise Your Property Settlement Properly
A recent ruling by the Supreme Court of NSW highlights the critical importance of thoroughly finalising property settlements, particularly when they overlap with estate and life planning.
June 2024 – Ashley Lovelock
A recent case in the media reported a builder demanding that his fiancée return a two-carat diamond ring, together with other jewellery that he said was worth more than $100,000.
He said that the ring and
May 2024 – Rosemary Saad
Navigating Informal Artificial Conception in Australia: A Simplified Overview
With advancements in medical technology, assisted reproductive technology (ART) has made conceiving children possible using methods like artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization (IVF),
May 2024 – Ashley Lovelock
Varying Parenting Orders | Part 3
The Court may only entertain an application to vary final parenting orders in certain circumstances. This
May 2024 – Ashley Lovelock
Family Law Amendments Taking Effect On 6 May 2024 In Relation To Parenting Matters
A New Definition of what is in the best interests of a child | Part 2
When considering any parenting matters,
May 2024 – Ashley Lovelock
On 19 October 2023, the parliament passed the Family Law Amendment Act 2023 (Cth) intended to make Australia’s family law system simpler, safe and more accessible
There are a number of amendments coming into
January 2024 – Liz Cooper, Les Stubbs & Ashley Lovelock
If you have been directed or invited to attend a compulsory mediation, there are a number of things
August 2022 | Ashley Lovelock
A question frequently asked by clients is whether they can rely on recordings they have taken on their phone of their ex-partner or children and whether such recordings can
January 2019 | Ariza Arif
The Family Law Act recognises financial abuse as a form of domestic and family violence. It is defined as:
“unreasonably withholding financial support needed to meet the reasonable living expenses of
November 2019 | Ariza Arif
Are you a grandparent who wants to spend time with your grandchildren? Did you know that grandparents can apply to a court under the Family Law Act for orders their
October 2019 | Ariza Arif
In the family law context, two people may come to an agreement in relation to property or parenting matters without speaking to a lawyer. They may also think it
September 2019 | Ariza Arif
“How do we work out our property split? What will I get? I put in [x] amount and I want it back!”
“I have to look after the kids, I should
