Knowledge Base

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Children's Issues

~~Parenting Plans~~

If parents reach an agreement in relation to parenting arrangements, there are two ways in which the agreement can be formalised - either by way of Court Orders made by consent or by entering into a Parenting Plan.

~~Adult Child Support~~

An adult child or a parent of a child over the age of 18 may be able to apply to the courts for financial assistance in certain circumstances.

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KB: Children's Issues

Financial /Property Issues

KB: Financial/Property

~~Property Proceedings, Divorce and Time Limitations~~

You don't have to obtain a divorce order before seeking a property settlement. But if you have already obtained a divorce order, there are time limits for initiating proceedings in relation to the division of property.

~~"Pre-nups & Post-nups" - Binding Financial Agreements~~

Are they worth the paper they're written on?

~~Gambling and the impact on your property settlement~~

If you haven't finalised your property settlement and your ex-partner is gambling or otherwise engaging in reckless financial behaviour, how will that impact on the overall settlement?

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Wills & Estate Law

KB: Wills & Estate Planning

~~Q&A - Wills and Powers of Attorney~~

Looking for the low down on Wills and Powers of Attorney? This article is for you...

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Other

KB: Other

~~Costs Orders and Settlement Offers in Family Law Matters~~

The usual starting point is that each party shall bear his or her own costs of proceedings under the Family Law Act. The Court can, however, make a costs order if it is the Court's opinion that there are circumstances to justify it.

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