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Articles by Marr Family Lawyers Wollongong to assist you in obtaining useful information and support services in respect to your family law matter.

How is an inheritance treated in a Family Law property settlement?

The treatment of inheritances largely depends upon the unique circumstances of each family law matter.

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What factors will the Court consider to prove the existence of a de-facto relationship?

De facto partners may have to prove the existence of a relationship.

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What do I have to disclose in Family Law proceedings?

In accordance with the Family Law procedures and rules, it is a requirement for all parties in a dispute to make full and frank disclosure of information and documents relevant to the matter.

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Recent Family Law Judgement - Willmore & Menendez [2022]

Determining what is in the child’s best interests involves application of various considerations. Several of these considerations were addressed in the recent appellate judgement, Willmore & Menendez [2022].

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When will an Independent Children's Lawyer be appointed in my family law matter?

If your family law matter concerns parenting issues, and it proceeds to court, there are some circumstances in which an Independent Childrens Lawyer may be appointed.

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Separation and Family Pets

What happens to the family pets when the family unit breaks down?

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Coping with your first Christmas season in a shared parenting arrangement

Allow your children to enjoy the day with those that they love and those who care for them, avoiding conflict.

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Government payment to assist women escape violent relationships

The ‘Escaping Violence Payment’, available to help those women and children leaving a violent relationship to begin afresh.

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Vaccination decisions in shared parenting situations

A review of the courts approach in the recent case of Covington & Covington [2021] FamCAFC 52 (16 April 2021)

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Parenting after separation: the considerations

The best interests of a child and the impact on parenting arrangements

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Should I finalise my property settlement by way of Consent Orders?

Some advantages and disadvantages to consider

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The Property Settlement Process

Advice should be sought in respect to your particular situation and the likely range of outcomes prior to coming to an agreement with your spouse.

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Parenting during the Covid-19 Lockdown

What are my rights and responsibilities during the pandemic?

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Help! I’ve been paying child support and just found out I’m not the father

What you need to do, to change the child support amount payable

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Recognition on the Doyles List

Our Principal, Kate Marr and our firm, Marr Family Lawyers are both "Recommended" in the Doyles List for 2021

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Family Law in Focus - A helpful guide through family law

Make a plan to ensure you are making the right decisions in your matter.

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2021 IWIB Business Women’s Awards

Our Principal, Kate Marr is named as a finalist in the 2021 IWIB Business Women’s Awards – in the category IWIB Best New Business

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The Independent Children’s Lawyer – ICL

Commonly referred to as the “ICL”, the Independent Children’s Lawyer may be appointed in court proceedings about a parenting dispute

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Fixed cost online consent order packages available now!

Separated? Reached an agreement with your (ex-) spouse? Time poor? Worried about the uncertainty of the costs to make your agreement legally binding? Contact us to make your agreement enforceable

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Is there a time limit to resolve my property settlement?

There are time limits to commence proceedings about unresolved financial issues. You may not be given permission to hear your dispute out of time.

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A Change In The Family Law Courts

Australia’s family law courts are implementing a new ‘profound shift’ in the methods and practices of family law litigation.

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Do I Have To Attend Mediation?

What is mediation and when is mediation necessary?

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Parenting After Separation

Separation can be an overwhelmingly emotional time for the family. This article discusses ongoing parenting arrangements...

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