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Jan 6, 20235 min read
Protecting Your Estate From Family Provision Claims - Family Law Perspective
One of the most often overlooked issues after separation is a thorough examination of your Estate planning strategy and needs. Avoid...
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Nov 21, 20223 min read
Division 1 and 2 of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Commencing on 1 September 2021 the newly established Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia is now a single point of entry for all...
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Nov 14, 20224 min read
Spousal and De-Facto Maintenance
If following separation, you are unable to meet your reasonable living expenses, you should consider making an application to the Court...
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Nov 9, 20221 min read
Special Measures Information Notice - Hearing Protocol
Our readers should note that Chief Justice William Alstergen of The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) has issued...
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Sep 3, 20226 min read
Caveats and Family Law - Part 1
As you may be aware, Section 79 (for married couples) and Section 90SM (for de facto relationships) of the Family Law Act 1975 (The Act)...
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Aug 27, 20224 min read
Family Law and COVID-19
COVID-19 pandemic has affected numerous aspects of our lives and its full impact on the Family Law remains to be seen. Practice...
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Aug 21, 20224 min read
Protecting Your Assets After Separation
Protecting your assets immediately after separation is often overlooked by our clients, as this is the time when the parties are at their...
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Jul 17, 20223 min read
Complex Divorce Cases
At Surge Legal we frequently deal with all kinds of divorce matters ranging from standard applications to complex matters, even matters...
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Jul 13, 20224 min read
Family Law & Short-Term Relationships
Property Division in Short-term Relationships For the purposes of family law, a relationship is usually characterised as a “short”...
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Jul 8, 20224 min read
Child Relocation - Case of Blanding & Blanding
In Blanding & Blanding [2016] FamCAFC 21 the Full Court of the Family Court of Australia considered an appeal by the father in relation...
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Mar 15, 20223 min read
Tenants in Common or Joint Tenants - Why It Matters!
When buying a property in Australia very few couples actually understand the two methods of joint ownership, nor are these methods...
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Mar 9, 20223 min read
Family Law Case Study - Obtaining Consent Orders
In the last few months our office assisted a client with resolving his Family Law property and parenting matter out of Court by way of...
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Dec 4, 20213 min read
Let's Talk About the FCFCOA Central Practice Direction
On 1 September 2021 the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia ceased operation and officially became known...
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