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Christmas is a special time.  However, Christmas can also be a very stressful time.  Emotions are heightened.  Combined with the consumption of alcohol, it can also be a volatile time for separated families. Hopefully, parents have child custody arrangements for Christmas and the summer holiday period, in place.  If you …

Family Dispute Resolution (hereinafter ‘FDR’) is a form of mediation that is facilitated by an independent practitioner, who is registered to assist parents to negotiate issues relating to the future care arrangements of their child/ren, after separation. FDR is a cost effective tool to achieve this. It can minimise legal …

Family violence is not homogeneous or uniform, in its qualities. It can arise in a variety of contexts. It is widespread and can occur in all socioeconomic and ethnic groups. Unfortunately, these types of matters come before the Federal Circuit & Family Court of Australia often. There are a range …

Property settlement proceedings are expensive. Generally, inheritance is considered to be an asset of the marriage. Like other assets of the marriage, it is subject to property settlement claims from the other party. The information contained within this booklet is of a general nature only and is not a substitute …