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Family Law

The family car after separation: who keeps it?

Cars are often the first asset couples argue about after separating.

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Can I protect my assets before marriage?

Financial agreements can protect what you bring into a relationship — but only if they're done properly.

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What if my child refuses to see the other parent?

Children don't get to simply decide — but their views matter.

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Separating when you own a business: what happens next?

Whether the business must be sold, and how its value is treated in a settlement.

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Can I be forced to sell the family home?

A separation doesn't automatically mean the home must be sold.

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What happens at the first court hearing?

The first Court event isn't a final hearing — it's about managing the case.

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Big changes to constructive dismissal claims under general protections

A major roadblock for employees alleging forced resignation has just been removed.

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When is a redundancy not genuine?

Being told your role is redundant doesn't automatically mean the law agrees.

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Three written warnings before termination — is that actually the law?

It's one of the most repeated pieces of workplace folklore in Australia — and it's not accurate.

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How to stop a bully legally

Workplace bullying isn't just something you have to put up with.

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Others are treated favourably but you're under scrutiny — what to do

Same mistakes, different consequences — and it's rarely accidental.

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Personal leave & sick leave — what's the difference?

Legally, they're mostly the same entitlement — here's what's actually different.

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Discretionary bonus — no obligation, right?

Calling a bonus discretionary doesn't give an employer unlimited freedom to refuse to pay it.

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Pregnancy and employment law: your rights and protections

From discrimination protection through to your right to return to your job.

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Help, I was given a deed of release — what is it?

It's never just paperwork — here's what to check before you sign.

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When does casual employment become permanent?

New rules put the choice to convert directly in your hands.

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What is a Family Report?

When parents can't agree on parenting arrangements, the Court may order an independent Family Report.

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What is a Single Expert Witness?

When there's disagreement about property values or complex finances, the Court can appoint an independent expert.

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What is an Independent Children's Lawyer?

An ICL doesn't act for either parent — their role is to independently represent the child's interests in Court.

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What happens when my child turns 18?

Parenting orders and child support generally end at 18 — but not always. What changes, and what exceptions apply.

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What happens if someone lies to the Family Court?

Lying to the Court or hiding assets can seriously damage a party's case.

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What evidence does the Court consider in family law cases?

The Court doesn't decide on allegations alone. Here's the kind of evidence — affidavits, documents, witnesses and experts — that actually carries weight.

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What happens after divorce is granted?

A Divorce Order ends the marriage — but it doesn't touch property, super or parenting. Here's what still needs to be sorted.

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Divorce and bankruptcy: when creditors become involved

Bankruptcy doesn't stop a property settlement, but it can bring a trustee — and your creditors — into the picture.

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