How to prepare for Interim Hearings

Interim hearings are hearings by a Judge that deal with discreet issues before a final hearing. The orders made at an interim hearing can last a long time, so you need to be prepared to make your best case to the Judge. Parenting Interim Hearings Preparation Step 1 – Gather Evidence Early Whatever case you […]

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Property owned before marriage – Premarital assets

Premarital assets   Is a house owned before marriage marital property?  Marital property refers to property acquired during the course of a marriage. In contrast, there is also separate property, which is any property in which only one partner bought themselves entirely, in their name, using their funds. From that definition, we can concede that a […]

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Can you get a financial settlement without a divorce?

Yes. You do not need to be divorced before obtaining a property settlement. Both securing a divorce and obtaining a property settlement are two separate matters, and you do not need one to get the other. However, it should be noted that until a divorce is granted, the time limitation for initiating property settlement proceedings […]

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Adoption

Adopting a child If you’re considering adopting a child, you may wonder how this interplays with family law and your parenting rights. Each state and territory have their respective laws regarding adoption, and unfortunately, there is no unfirm system. In Queensland, the relevant legislation is the Adoption Act 2009. Whether you want to adopt your […]

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Hague Convention

Getting a child returned from overseas If you wish to have your child returned from overseas, you are in good stead if the country they have gone to is a party to the Hague Convention. If you wish to prevent a child from going overseas, you should place them on the airport watchlist. What is […]

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Taking a child overseas

Can I take my child overseas? If your child is part of family law proceedings, then no, you can not take your child overseas without the other parent’s consent. Following the Family Law Act, it is a Commonwealth offence for a person to take or send a child from Australia in the following circumstances: There […]

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Surrogacy Lawyers Brisbane

A surrogate lawyer will help potential surrogates and parents navigate the legal minefield of surrogacy law. Surrogacy and Family Law  While many people are familiar with IVF as an option for assisted reproduction, surrogacy is lesser known as Australia’s option. Essentially, surrogacy is an arrangement between the intended parent/s and another woman who agrees to […]

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