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Different relationships have different issues and sometimes those issues change from time to time.  Some issues are resolvable and some pass a boundary that it is a struggle to move on from.   One such issue could be infidelity. Glennon Doyle, New York times best selling author, accepts that there are some people who find safety and lasting forgiveness inside … Read More

Getting married? Recently married? If you are getting married or have recently married, it is an ideal time to update your Will or create a Will if you have not prepared one before. Having a Will means that your loved ones know what your wishes are and what you want done with your assets and possessions including if you want … Read More

When buying and selling property, most people would hardly ever do this without a lawyer.  So what about if you are transferring, buying or selling property as part of a property settlement with your spouse, should you do this without a lawyer?   Even if you are separating amicably and have agreement, it can be important to make sure that … Read More

Personal Assistant Claire Naidu & Co are seeking a personal assistant for a short-term contract role commencing 16 October 2020 and finishing on 11 December 2020.  The hours for the role are 10.00am until 2.00pm on Tuesdays and Fridays. Applications are open until 2 October 2020. Details on how to apply are included further below. About the Role We are looking … Read More

Feeling stuck in a difficult situation can feel very frustrating or even debilitating. Sometimes, the best thing to do is to just, “chop wood”. Just do something, even if it feels mundane, for example, clean a window sill, sweep the floors. There is a zen quote “Before Enlightenment chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment chop wood, carry water”. To the … Read More

Checking your Will If you have had recent changes in your family relationships, for example you have separated, divorced or you have had a child, the last thing on your mind may be checking your Will. Through all of the distress and confusion you may not be considering what happens with your estate if you were to pass away, but … Read More

Same Sex Marriage and your Will With the changes to same sex marriage laws in Australia, your family relationships may have changed, for example you may have recently married in Australia or an international marriage may now be legally recognised in Australia. For couples in the ACT with a current Will, it is important to review and have updated as … Read More

We remain open. However, our office arrangements are currently varied. In line with the government lockdown response to the Covid-19 Pandemic, we advise that our physical offices at 66A Phyllis Ashton Circuit will be temporarily closed (we remain open remotely). Further updates will be provided. What does this mean? Our staff will work remotely where possible and we continue to service … Read More

Clients with any symptoms of a cold or flu, (even mild symptoms) are respectfully requested to not come into the office but rather contact us prior to the appointment to discuss options including a telephone or video appointment instead of a face to face appointment or to reschedule the appointment . Please call 02 6109 0118 to discuss your situation … Read More

Megxit & Hexit (and Brexit) There are all forms of relationships, new relationship, establishing relationships, established relationships and relationships that are on their way out – exiting relationships.  There are changes and exiting of relationships at the country-based level.  Colonies have been declaring independence for years.  For example, Cameroon from being a former German colony, Madagascar from being a French … Read More

“Solstice” is from the Latin word solstitium, which translates to “sun stands still.” According to the astronomical definition of the seasons, summer solstice marks the beginning of summer. In the Southern Hemisphere, summer solstice falls today, 22 December 2019, and it is the day with the longest amount of sunlight.Summer solstice has an interesting legal tradition. The Vikings are thought … Read More

Some of the recent decisions of the Full Court of the Family Court of Australia are as follows (for more details, click on the links): Cabadas & Cabadas [2019] FamCAFC 17911 Oct 2019FAMILY LAW – APPEAL – PROPERTY SETTLEMENT – Where the husband appeals from final property orders – Where the trial judge found the date of separation to be … Read More

Family law fees Pursuant to section 2.13 of the Family Law (Fees) Regulation 2012, from 1 July 2019 the fee prescribed for each item of Schedule 1 to those Regulations have been amended. Please see the below link for a list of the fees, and contact our Claire Naidu & Co, Lawyers and Mediators as soon as possible if you … Read More

Keywords:Federal Judges appointed under Chapter III of the Constitution cannot att as mediators – a mediator does not exercise the judicial power of the Commonwealth and mediation is not incidental to judicial power either generally or under s.51(xxxix) of the Constitution – accordingly r.45.13B(2)(a) of the Federal Circuit Court Rules 2001 (Cth) which purportedly authorises the appointment of a Judge of this Court to be a mediator is … Read More