For parents electing to invest in private education for their children, paying school fees by credit card has been a […]...
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Cross-border civil protection orders
When a person fleeing family violence crosses a border, does the protection order that kept them, safe travel with them? […]...
Read moreWhat Can Go Wrong with the “Bank of Mum and Dad”?
The “Bank of Mum and Dad” has become a recognised part of family wealth transfers in Australia; they refer to […]...
Read moreBeyond the headlines: Nicholes Family Lawyers hosts post-Budget roundtable on tax, property and investment
The post-Federal Budget world of tax, property and investment was the focus of a roundtable hosted by Nicholes Family Lawyers […]...
Read moreUnderstanding exclusive occupation orders
For many people experiencing separation or family violence, one of the first questions they ask is, “Who has to leave […]...
Read moreSuperannuation, Self-Managed Super Funds, and the Courts: What older couples separating need to know
In the recent years there has been a growing trend of more Australians separating later in life, often after decades […]...
Read moreWhen is a Trust Property? Caldwell and the Treatment of Discretionary Trusts
Overview Caldwell v Caldwell [2026] FedCFamC1A 81 concerns intergenerational wealth held in discretionary trusts, and a question as to whether the trust assets constitute ‘property’ […]...
Read moreInternational Surrogacy and Legal Parentage: A Step Forward for Same-Sex Families
Allbring & Barsotti [2026] FedCFamC2F 602 (5 May 2026) A recent decision of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of […]...
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Generally, child support assessments cease to have effect when the child turns 18, however in certain cases the FCFCOA has jurisdiction to make […]...
Read moreChildren, Youth and Families Amendment (Stability) Act 2026: what you need to know
As of May 12, the Victorian Government’s Children, Youth, and Families Amendment (Stability) Act 2026 has come into effect. The […]...
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