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Things to Consider Before Choosing Your Executors

Monday, 6 September, 2021

An executor is the person you appoint in your Will to collect your assets and administer your estate on your death.

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Separation - making reflective decisions for the sake of your children

Sunday, 5 September, 2021
separation - making reflective decisions for the sake of your children

Making balanced reflective decisions for the sake of your children is important.

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The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Merger: What You Need to Know

Tuesday, 24 August, 2021
federal circuit and family court of australia merger - what you need to know

Major changes are set to occur within the family law system. On 1 September 2021, the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and Family Court of Australia will merge into one Court, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (“the Court”).

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Why Divorce Rates are Increasing in Australia

Wednesday, 7 July, 2021
why divorce rates are increasing in australia

Since the Family Law Act in 1975 divorce rates have increased and today approximately 50% of marriages and de facto relationships which are also governed by the Family Law Act breakdown. This is a product of changes to the economic and legal constraints to divorcing and a move away from a cultural bias in favour of staying married.

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Defamation – what you should know

Friday, 18 June, 2021
defamation law - what you should know

Separation is a difficult and emotional time often characterised by unjustified remarks

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Preparing for Mediation

Tuesday, 30 March, 2021
preparing for mediation

The success of a mediation is increased if the participants understand the process and come to mediation prepared to find a mutually agreeable solution and not focus on preparing for trial. The cost in both time and money to proceed to litigation often outweighs the benefit of focusing on uncovering participants’ interests and seeking an early settlement before huge costs have been incurred.

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Splitting Superannuation

Friday, 26 February, 2021
splitting superannuation

When a marriage or de facto relationship breaks down the Family Law Act allows superannuation to be divided.

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But you promised!

Monday, 21 December, 2020
property agreements between parties - when does it bind the court

An agreement (unless a binding financial agreement) between parties, cannot bind the Court in any property proceedings under either s 79 or s 90SM of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (see Woodcock and Woodcock (1997) FLC 92-739).

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Disclaimer: The information contained in this blog is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Nothing in this blog should be deemed to create or constitute a solicitor-client relationship between any readers and Swan Family Lawyers. A solicitor-client relationship is created only when this firm agrees to represent someone and a written engagement agreement or engagement letter is signed by both the client and solicitor. In all cases, the reader should consult his or her own solicitor for advice. The information in this blog is based on Australian law.