Sometimes court is inevitable, so selecting a solicitor who is well versed in appearing in family courts is vital.

Leaving a retirement village can be both a relief and a burden to yourself and to your family.

If deciding whether a Parenting Plan or Consent Orders would suit you, obtain legal advice from family law professionals.

In many family law property settlements, there may be taxation or duty consequences that neither spouse has considered.

It is recommended that you protect your estate to ensure that your wishes are followed after your death.

The exhumation of Salvador Dali's remains may open a floodgate for other people with claims to high-profile individuals.

Clients should always consider the use of Testamentary Discretionary Trusts when making or reviewing their Wills.

Discussion about the impact of the SRFA Bill on testamentary trust wills and deceased estates.

The Full Court of the Family Court examined the application of the Kennon rule in a family law property dispute.

Adopted children could claim against the estates of their adoptive parents but not those of their biological parents.

In the US, Mr Goodman adopted his girlfriend as his legal daughter, so she was entitled to a third of the family trust.

Given the integral part some people's pets play, decisions concerning the primary carer for pets can often be traumatic.

Decisions about the primary carer for pets can be traumatic and lead to increased tension and hostility in separation.

In the process of migration, all of the security interest information was not captured and transferred to the PPSR.

The reforms introduce a notifiable national security action triggered by acquiring an interest in national security land.

In NCAT proceedings you will usually have to pay your own costs, however in special circumstances you can seek an order for costs.

The Budget announced that there are two significant plans to address the current issues plaguing the family law system.

If you employ migrant workers, there are a few things you need to know.

The changes include more stringent requirements that apply to employers wishing to sponsor and nominate skilled migrants.

Phoenixing is liquidating a company to avoid debts and then resurrecting the business via a separate entity.