What is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law?
At Evans and Company Family Lawyers our partners are both accredited specialists in the area of Family Law. They have undergone a…
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Costs in a Family Law Matter
In a recent Family Court matter a father was ordered to pay the mother’s costs in respect to a lengthy parenting matter…
Read MoreValuation of Property
In a recent case heard in the Family Court of Australia, the trial judge granted the wife’s application to adjourn the final…
Read MoreChanging a Child’s Name
In a recent Family Court of Australia decision heard in Melbourne, the Family Court considered the issue common issue of when it…
Read MoreConfidentiality in Family Law Proceedings
In a recent matter heard by the Family Court of Australia in Melbourne, an application was made by a husband to have…
Read MoreQLD Government to Amend Civil Partnerships Act
On 13 June 2012, it was announced by the Queensland Government that amendments would be made to the Civil Partnerships Act ”to bring…
Read MoreGovernment announces name change for Federal Magistrates Court of Australia
The Attorney-General has announced that the Federal Magistrates Court of Australia will be renamed. The term “Federal Magistrate” will also be changed…
Read MoreIs my spouse entitled to my inheritance?
Although it is said that many baby boomers are spending their children’s inheritances, it is still worth while considering the ways in…
Read MoreQuest for Australian Citizenship – Is the marriage void?
In a recent decision, the Family Court of Australia at Sydney dismissed an application to grant a decree of nullity in respect…
Read MoreCivil Partnership Act – Here today… Gone tomorrow?
The Bligh Government’s departing gift to Queensland was The Civil Partnerships Act 2011 which took effect on 23 February, 2012. The first civil union…
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