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JustFund – The New Fee Finance Option for Family Law

June 2026 Are you going through a separation and finding the financial burden of legal fees overwhelming? Or perhaps you are thinking of separating but are worried about how you will fund your legal costs. JustFund might be the key to accessing the legal ...

My Ex-partner is Venting

September 2025 Separation can be one of life’s most significant transitions. If you are in the early stages of separation, it can become even more stressful if your ex-partner posts false, humiliating, or invasive comments on social media. At ...

Family Court FAQ: Parenting Orders

September 2025 Family Court proceedings for parenting orders can be lengthy, stressful and emotional journeys. It is important to have good support around you and to receive accurate legal advice while engaging with the Family Court. Below are the five most ...

Attorneys – What you need to know

June 2025 When a person (“the Donor”) appoints you as their Attorney under an Enduring Power of Attorney (“EPOA”), they are trusting you to handle their affairs on their behalf. There are two types of EPOA: Property; and Personal Care and Welfare. ...

Family Feuds and Wills – The High Court’s New Decision Might Affect Your Legacy

April 2025 New Zealand’s High Court has delivered a law-changing decision in Bradshaw v Barry concerning the will of a deceased father. The will left his estate, being a half share in his family home, to his wife (the children’s stepmother) and made no ...

Am I in a de facto relationship? And why does it matter?

December 2024 Some people deliberately decide to avoid the legalities of a marriage or a civil union and consciously live as de facto partners. Others may develop such a relationship less consciously, sometimes by drifting into it, sometimes unaware they are, ...

I’m thinking of separating but I don’t know where to start. Help!

September 2024 If you are thinking of separating from your partner, or you have separated, you may be wondering what you should do next. Regardless of whether you have been together for a significant period of time, or a shorter period of time, it can be ...

To Gift or Not to Gift?

August 2024 In the current economic climate it is becoming increasingly common for parents to give or loan their children money for a deposit on a first home, or to reduce bank debt. But beware – gifted funds could be at risk from the child’s spouse or ...

Separating? Shared Care Arrangments

June 2023 Separation is a difficult time for children. When making plans on how you and your partner are going to share the care of your children there are practical things you need to think about such as: · The age of your children. · How long they ...

The Importance of Enduring Powers of Attorney

March 2023 None of us like to think about the possibility of being unable to make decisions for ourselves. However, as we grow older, or due to an unforeseen event, it is possible that we might need someone to step up and make decisions about our personal care ...

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JustFund – The New Fee Finance Option for Family Law

My Ex-partner is Venting

Family Court FAQ: Parenting Orders

Attorneys – What you need to know

Family Feuds and Wills – The High Court’s New Decision Might Affect Your Legacy

Am I in a de facto relationship? And why does it matter?

I’m thinking of separating but I don’t know where to start. Help!

To Gift or Not to Gift?

Separating? Shared Care Arrangments

The Importance of Enduring Powers of Attorney

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Tag: Family Law

JustFund – The New Fee Finance Option for Family Law

My Ex-partner is Venting

Family Court FAQ: Parenting Orders

Attorneys – What you need to know

Family Feuds and Wills – The High Court’s New Decision Might Affect Your Legacy

Am I in a de facto relationship? And why does it matter?

I’m thinking of separating but I don’t know where to start. Help!

To Gift or Not to Gift?

Separating? Shared Care Arrangments

The Importance of Enduring Powers of Attorney

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Pink Breakfast 2026

Congratulations Zahra

Vendor Warranties under the ADLS Agreement – Disclosure Obligations

Agreements to Build and Lease (ABL’s): Key Risks for Landlords and Developers

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