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Providing easy-to-understand articles about Family and Criminal Law. It's just one of the ways we humanise the law. Family LawCriminal LawWhen Is a Binding Financial Agreement Appropriate?
One critical aspect often overlooked under family law is the binding financial agreement (BFA). A BFA is a legally binding document that outlines how assets, liabilities and financial resources will be divided in the event of a separation or divorce. In this...
Lauren Jenkins | Nov 27, 2023
Section 10 Dismissal and Drink Driving: What You Should Know
When it comes to drink driving charges, the consequences can be severe, including hefty fines, licence suspension and even imprisonment. However, in NSW, there is an option known as the Section 10 dismissal that could potentially save you from...
How Traffic Offences Affect Your Record
Traffic offences may seem like minor infractions, but they can have a significant impact on your driving record and, consequently, your life in various ways. Whether it's a speeding ticket, running a red light or a more serious offence,...
Is Divorce Split 50/50 in Australia?
As the world has witnessed an increase in divorce and separation rates, Australia is no exception. If you're navigating the complexities of divorce, it's important to understand how property settlements work to dispel the common misconception of...
What to Expect from a Divorce Hearing
So, you've taken the significant step of filing your application for divorce in Australia, and now you're gearing up for the divorce hearing with the guidance of a skilled divorce lawyer in Parramatta. What's going to happen next, and what...
Property Settlement
When a couple separates, an agreement is signed between the parties to distribute their assets, liabilities, and financial resources. It is possible to reach a property settlement with or without the court's help. Almost anything of value can be...
Time Limit
Time constraints apply to family law cases just like all legal actions. Your ability to file a lawsuit in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia is impacted by these time restrictions (FCFCA). The 1975 Family Law Act mentions these...
Duty of Disclosure in Australia
What is the Duty of Disclosure? Each party in a family law dispute must disclose all information pertinent to a particular issue in the case to the opposing side. Following the Obligation of Disclosure in the Family Court and Federal...
Same-Sex Relationship in Australia
The Marriage Act of 1961 was modified to permit same-sex marriage in 2017, following the Australian marriage law postal poll in December 2017, 61.6% of Australians supported same-sex marriage. The definition of marriage was redefined from being...
De Facto Relationship
According to the Family Law Act of 1975, a de facto relationship is one in which two persons (who are not legally married or related by blood) cohabitate in a true domestic setting while considering all the conditions of their connection. De...