Claiming against the estate of a deceased ex-spouse Recently in South Australia, the Succession Act 2023 (“the Act”) came into effect. It defines the categories of persons eligible to claim against the estate of a deceased person if no agreement or order under the Family Law Act 1975 was in force, at the date of […]
Changes to the Family Law Act from June 2025 Significant changes to the Family Law Act from June 2025 include how the courts deal with family pets, a 4-step rule in property settlement matters and consideration of domestic violence in making decisions about property and spousal maintenance matters. Family Pets Until now, when Australian Courts […]
Thinking of moving in together or getting married? Thinking of separating? Here we explain Financial Agreements under the Family Law Act to protect your pre-relationship property or resolve your property division. Download our brochure here.
